GOOGLE has a warning for Gmail users and it’s worth watching out for a suspicious email in your inbox.
If you think you’ve received an email from Google tech support and you’re not sure why, don’t click on any links in the email.
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First, you need to verify that it’s from a legitimate source and not a scammer trying to take your money.
Google says: “Looking for Gmail Tech Support? The official way to obtain support for Gmail is through Gmail’s Help Center site.
“Be aware of third-party websites or pop-ups that claim to offer technical support for Gmail and other Google products.”
Tech support phishing emails are common and cybercriminals aim to scare victims into giving away important information.
Google says: “These contacts and their websites have no affiliation to Google and may claim to provide password reset assistance as well as other Gmail-related support services.
“In addition, these sites may require the submission of payment for their support services.
“Google does not charge users to recover their account credentials or change their password.”
So if you receive a suspicious email about tech support or spot a strange pop-up, avoid clicking.
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If you spot a scam, it’s best to report it.
Google says: “If you’ve already encountered a Gmail Tech Support Scam, and or have sent a payment, you can report the scam to the appropriate authorities.
“If the correspondence you received came from a Gmail address, you can report the Gmail account to help Google take appropriate action on accounts involved in this scam.”
It’s easy to report phishing emails within Gmail and all you need to do is find a hidden button.
The button in question is called “Report phishing”.
To find it, click on an email you’re concerned about.
Then find the three vertical dots located to the upper right of the email.
The “Report phishing” button appears here within a list of other options.
