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Google Security Alert Scam Targets Users With Fake Breach Warnings
A phishing scam impersonating Google security alerts is warning users of account breaches from Iran and directing them to call fraudulent support numbers.
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What happened
- 01Scammers are impersonating Google security alerts to trick users into calling fraudulent phone numbers.
- 02The fake alerts claim an account breach from Iran and direct users to fake support centers.
- 03The scam aims to steal money through premium-rate calls or by obtaining personal and financial data.
- 04Fisherman Security and the National Cyber Directorate have issued warnings about these phishing attempts.
- 05Users are advised to verify alerts through official channels and avoid sharing sensitive information.
Identified by Fisherman Security, the scam aims to steal money or personal data by charging for international calls or tricking users into revealing sensitive information. The National Cyber Directorate also warned of similar scams targeting platforms like Binance, advising users to verify alerts through official channels and avoid sharing credentials.
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