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Possible scam email from Google

I received a virus alert with Google logo and I opened it. It started a search which appears to be remote in my phone. I also have all Apple devices and they are connected. Should I be worried the a scammer has accessed devices? I immediately got out of email and reported to google. I did not give any personal information to email.

iPhone 5s, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 21, 2023 6:38 AM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2023 3:13 PM

Delete the email just as you would with any piece of junk. Anyone can send them from anywhere all over the globe. There is nothing special about using a Google logo or any other. Criminals don't care about trademarks.


Read: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support. Even though it is written primarily for concerns regarding fake emails from Apple the principles apply to anything else: Apple, Google, Microsoft, your bank, your insurance company... etc.

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Sep 21, 2023 3:13 PM in response to frieda248

Delete the email just as you would with any piece of junk. Anyone can send them from anywhere all over the globe. There is nothing special about using a Google logo or any other. Criminals don't care about trademarks.


Read: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support. Even though it is written primarily for concerns regarding fake emails from Apple the principles apply to anything else: Apple, Google, Microsoft, your bank, your insurance company... etc.

Possible scam email from Google

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