Gmail users, beware: New phishing scam targets your account

Beware of a new phishing scam that targets Gmail users.

A new phishing scam is targeting Gmail users and looks like a genuine email from Google. The email is a phishing scam, and if you click on the link in the email, you will be taken to a fake Gmail login page. If you enter your login credentials on the fake login page, the scammers will be able to access your Gmail account.

How to spot the scam

Here are some of the signs that an email is a phishing scam:

• The email address of the sender does not look like a genuine Google email address.
• The email contains grammatical errors or spelling mistakes.
• The email is trying to create a sense of urgency or panic.
• The email contains a link to a fake website.

If you receive an email that you think may be a phishing scam, do not click on any links in the email. Instead, forward the email to Google at phishing@google.com.

What to do if you have been scammed

If you have clicked on a link in a phishing email and entered your login credentials, you should change your Gmail password immediately. You should also contact your bank and credit card companies to let them know that your account may have been compromised.

How to protect yourself from phishing scams

There are a number of things you can do to protect yourself from phishing scams:

• Be wary of emails from unknown senders.
• Never click on links in emails unless you are sure that the email is genuine.
• Use a strong password for your Gmail account.
• Enable two-factor authentication for your Gmail account.
• Keep your software up to date.

By following these tips, you can help to protect yourself from phishing scams.