National Cyber Directorate Warns of Google Scam Calls
Translated & summarized from Ynet by baba
Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning the public about automated scam calls posing as Google. The calls falsely claim account changes and suspicious activity originating from Tehran. The Directorate advises ignoring these calls, not sharing personal information, and independently verifying account status through official Google channels.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of automated calls impersonating Google.
- Scam calls falsely claim phone numbers have changed and activity originates from Tehran.
- Recipients are urged not to interact with suspicious calls or share personal details.
- Users should independently verify account status via official Google apps or websites.
- Contact the National Cyber Directorate hotline at 119 if you received a scam call or shared information.
The National Cyber Directorate has issued a warning regarding automated calls impersonating Google, following reports of English-language calls claiming a user's phone number has been changed and that activity originates from Tehran. The Directorate emphasized that receiving such a call does not necessarily mean an account has been compromised. They advise recipients not to interact with suspicious calls, such as by pressing numbers or continuing the conversation. Users should refrain from providing passwords or verification codes and should not confirm any actions they did not initiate. The Directorate recommends independently verifying account activity through the official Google app or website, rather than relying on links or numbers provided in the suspicious communication. Individuals who have received such calls or have already divulged information are urged to contact the National Cyber Directorate's hotline at 119 for reporting and consultation.
