Your Account Has Been Locked Google Storage Scam

Indicators of the Scam

• Urgency: Warnings that your account will be deleted, blocked, or locked immediately.
• Fake Links: Buttons that lead to non-Google websites designed to look like legitimate login pages.
• Sender Address: The email address may look official (e.g., using "Google" in the name) but is actually spoofed or misspelled, say Facebook users, and this Gmail Community post.

Protect Yourself

• Never Click Links: If you receive a storage warning, do not use the links provided.
• Verify Independently: Open a new browser tab and navigate directly to drive.google.com or one.google.com to check your actual storage usage.
• Report the Email: Use the "Report Phishing" option in Gmail.
• Enable 2FA: Set up two-factor authentication to protect your account if your password was stolen.

If You Clicked a Link

• Change Passwords: Immediately change your Google account password and any other accounts that use the same password.
• Scan for Malware: Run a virus scan on your phone or computer.
• Check Account Security: Review your recovery email and phone number in your Google account settings.