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Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted Phishing Scam

Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted Phishing Scam

Google users, be on the lookout for fake and phishing "Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted" emails like the one below, which claim your file has been corrupted. The fake emails are being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims clicking on a link in the same emails that go to a phishing or fake Google Drive website. If visitors to the fake website attempt to sign into it, their username and password will be sent to the cybercriminals behind the scam. The cybercriminals will then use the stolen credentials to hijack their victim accounts and use them fraudulently.

A "Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted" Phishing Scam

From: Google Service [email protected]

Sent: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 3:22:11 AM PDT

Subject: File has been corrupted

Google Drive

File has been corrupted

Get 1GB extra space

More information

Google Drive users who have been tricked by the phishing scam are asked to change their passwords immediately.

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Oct 5, 2020 at 10:25 AM by
Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted Phishing Scam
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"From: "Google"
Sent: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:14:43 0000
Subject: The input file has been corrupted
logo-drive.png
Google Drive
The input file has been corrupted.
Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:14

How to get free space easily and quickly F.A.Q.


More information"

Another scam.

Delete

Jun 12, 2019 at 7:48 AM by
Google Drive File Has Been Corrupted Phishing Scam
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"File has been corrupted

Google Drive Share
Sun 6/9/2019 1:20 AM

Google Drive

File has been corrupted

Get 1GB extra space

Take action"

Received this scam.

Delete

waiting

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