Fake Google Alerts Warn of Iranian Login Attempts in Israeli Scam
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Since October 7, Israelis have been targeted by fake Google security alerts warning of Iranian login attempts, directing them to call fraudulent support numbers. The scam, identified by Fisherman Security, uses deceptive phone codes and phishing tactics to steal personal data. Israel's National Cyber Directorate also noted a rise in similar scams from platforms like Binance, advising users to verify accounts only through official channels.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Scammers are sending fake Google alerts in Israel about Iranian login attempts since October 7.
- The fraudulent messages urge users to call a provided "support" number.
- Some scam numbers use a 1-809 code, mimicking the U.S. 1-800 toll-free prefix.
- The scam aims to steal login credentials, financial data, and personal information.
- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns against responding to suspicious calls or messages.
- Users should verify account security only through official apps or websites.
Since October 7, fraudulent messages impersonating Google security alerts have been circulating in Israel, warning users of attempted account access from Iran. The scam messages instruct recipients to immediately call a provided "support" number. Fisherman Security identified the scheme, as reported by "Mako." Some of the phone numbers used in the scam begin with the 1-809 country code, which resembles the familiar U.S. toll-free code 1-800, likely to inspire trust. However, calls to these numbers can incur international charges. Other scams involve phone phishing, where perpetrators pose as support staff to steal sensitive information like email credentials, financial account details, and login data. Israel's National Cyber Directorate has also reported a surge in fraudulent calls and messages targeting users of platforms like Binance. In some instances, the fake alerts are inserted into existing, legitimate message threads, claiming suspicious activity and urging a call to a specific number. The Cyber Directorate advises against returning calls from suspicious messages, sharing passwords, verification codes, or account details, and confirming any actions during unsolicited calls. Users are urged to verify their account status solely through official applications or websites.
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