Google revealed 7 warning signs to alert you that dangerous emails are targeting your inbox.
You may be already a victim if you have given out certain details.
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A common scam, phishing is when someone tricks you into divulging your private data or clicking dangerous hyperlinks.
You could be stealing your own money.
It could also be used to spy on you, or even defraud you.
The emails may seem convincing but they contain warning signs.
Google has stated that it will never request personal information from you.
If you receive an email asking for your personal information, this is likely to be a fake message from a person or entity pretending that they are Google.
Google provides a list that includes information it will never request in an email.
You’re likely dealing with scam if an “email from Google” asks for the information.
Report the message as fraudulent, delete it and do not reply to or click on any links.
Google’s full list of what it won’t request is listed below:
- Passwords and usernames
- The Social Security Number
- Numbers of bank accounts
- PINs
- Numbers of credit cards
- You mother’s name
- Birthday
Don’t allow your sensitive info to fall into the wrong hands – it could allow hackers to raid your bank accounts.
Google warns: “If you get a suspicious email do not give the sender your personal information or download any attachments. Do not click on any links.”
If the message appears to be coming from Google, you should report it.
If you have already given any of this information to “Google emails,” you are already a victim.
Check for suspicious transactions or fraudulent activity in any account.
You should change your passwords as well as alert your bank.
It’s very hard to recover money once it has been spent.