National Cyber Directorate Warns of Google Security Scam Calls
Translated & summarized from Kipa by baba
Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning the public about scam calls pretending to be Google security alerts, claiming account changes and activity from Tehran. The Directorate advises not to act on the alarming messages, disconnect immediately, and never share sensitive information. Users should verify account activity independently through official Google channels and report suspicious calls to the 119 hotline.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of scam calls impersonating Google security alerts.
- The fraudulent calls claim account phone numbers have changed and activity originates from Tehran.
- Callers are urged not to act on alarming messages or share personal information.
- The Directorate advises disconnecting immediately and verifying account status independently.
- Report suspicious calls or divulged information to the 119 hotline.
Israel's National Cyber Directorate has issued an urgent warning regarding fraudulent phone calls impersonating Google security alerts. The calls, conducted in English, falsely claim that a phone number associated with a user's account has been changed and that the suspicious activity originates from Tehran, Iran. The Directorate emphasizes that receiving such a call does not confirm an account has been compromised. They strongly advise the public not to act on the alarming messages without verification. Crucially, individuals should not tap on numbers or continue the suspicious conversation, but rather immediately disconnect. Furthermore, users are urged not to share passwords or verification codes, nor approve any actions they did not initiate. Instead, they should independently check their Google account via the official app or website, bypassing any links or numbers provided in the fraudulent communication. Anyone who has received such a call or already divulged information is encouraged to contact the National Cyber Directorate's hotline at 119 for reporting and consultation.
