Israel Warns of Google Security Scam Targeting Citizens
Translated & summarized from NEWSru Israel by baba
Israel's National Cyber Directorate is warning citizens about a phone scam where callers impersonate Google security. The fraudulent message claims suspicious activity from Tehran and urges users to press '1' to confirm. Officials state this is a scam designed to cause panic and steal data, advising immediate call termination and independent security checks via Google's official channels. Reports of similar scams surfaced weeks prior.
The story in 6 lines · by baba
- Israel's National Cyber Directorate warns of a new phone scam impersonating Google security.
- Scammers play a recorded message alleging suspicious activity from Tehran in Google accounts.
- The scam aims to induce panic and prompt users to reveal personal information.
- Authorities advise ending calls immediately and not interacting with the message.
- Users concerned about their account should check Google settings independently.
- Contact 119 to report the scam or seek consultation.
Israel's National Cyber Directorate has issued a warning about a new wave of phone scams targeting Israeli citizens. Scammers are calling individuals and playing a recorded message in English, falsely claiming to be from Google's security service. The message alleges suspicious activity in the user's Google account originating from Tehran, Iran. It states, "We have detected a change to the phone number on your Google account. It appears the action was performed from Tehran, Iran. If you did not authorize this change, press 1. If you are aware of this change, no further action is required." The National Cyber Directorate emphasizes that this is a fraudulent scheme and receiving the call does not necessarily mean an account has been compromised. The mention of Iran is intended to create alarm and prompt impulsive actions. Security experts advise recipients to immediately end the call, avoid pressing any buttons, and refrain from sharing passwords, SMS verification codes, or any personal information. Users should not confirm actions they did not initiate themselves. If concerned about account security, individuals should independently access the Google app or official website to check security settings, bypassing any links or numbers provided during the suspicious call. Those who have received such calls or shared data with scammers can contact the National Cyber Directorate at 119 for consultation and to report the incident. Similar scam warnings were issued several weeks ago.
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