Google Alert: Along with the increasing reach of the Internet, cases of cyber crime and online fraud have also increased rapidly. Cyber criminals are adopting new tactics to cheat people and now Gmail has become their new weapon. In recent times, a new scam has surfaced of Gmail users, in which cyber criminals are stealing personal information of users through fake emails. If you are a Gmail user, you need to be very careful.
New Gmail fraud scheme
Cyber criminals are cheating users by penetrating Google’s security system. Recently, there have been many cases in which Gmail users received an email that seemed completely authentic. It has been claimed in this email that a notice has been sent by the government to Google and the government has sought all the information of the user’s account like email, photo, Google Maps data etc. Through such email, criminals scare users and redirect the fake website, which looks like Google’s real website.
Fake website warning
The website on which cyber criminals take users are built on Google’s site Sites.google.com. It is very easy to create a website on this platform and any person having a little computer knowledge can create such a website. On these fake websites, users are given the option to see or object to data, but this is their main game. The most dangerous thing about these emails is that they are sent from real looking addresses like [email protected] (MILTO: [email protected]), which gives users the trust of users.
Avoid Gmail fraud like this
Beware of unknown links: If you do a job in which you get many types of emails throughout the day, then you should take additional precautions. Do not accidentally click on any unknown link.
Beware of the requests of personal information: If an e-mail asks for your personal information, do not respond without confirming its authenticity.
Keep two-factor authentication on: Always keep two-factor authentication (2FA) on to keep your Gmail account safe.
Report Fishing: If you suspect cyber fraud in an email, report on Gmail report using the Fishing button.
expert advice
Cyber safety experts say that users should always check for the detector of the email and link. In particular, if emails have been used in emails or attempts to threaten, it should be seen with suspicion. Additionally, verify your account details through Google’s official website or app.
Google’s statement
Google has issued a warning about such fraud and asked users to beware of unknown emails. The company said that it is constantly updating its security system to prevent such fraud. If you are a Gmail user, take this warning seriously and protect yourself from cyber criminals by adopting the precautions mentioned above.
