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Israel Warns of Google Impersonation Scam Calls
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Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning the public about scam calls impersonating Google. The automated calls claim account phone numbers have changed and activity originates from Tehran, but receiving the call doesn't confirm a hack. Citizens are urged not to share details and to verify accounts independently, contacting the Cyber Directorate's 119 center if they've been targeted.
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- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of automated calls impersonating Google.
- Scam calls claim Google account phone numbers have changed and activity is from Tehran.
- Receiving the call does not confirm a Google account has been hacked.
- Citizens should not provide passwords or authentication codes to callers.
- Verify account status independently via the official Google app or website.
- Contact the Cyber Directorate's 119 center if targeted by the scam.
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