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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.
From: Google Service fxattire@mail2man.comSent: Saturday, June 8, 2019, 3:22:11 AM PDTSubject: File has been corruptedGoogle DriveFile has been corruptedGet 1GB extra spaceMore information
From: Google Service fxattire@mail2man.com
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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"From: "Google" Sent: Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:14:43 0000Subject: The input file has been corruptedlogo-drive.pngGoogle DriveThe input file has been corrupted.Mon, 5 Oct 2020 20:14How to get free space easily and quickly F.A.Q.More information"Another scam.
"File has been corruptedGoogle Drive Share Sun 6/9/2019 1:20 AMGoogle DriveFile has been corrupted Get 1GB extra spaceTake action"Received this scam.