5 Online Scams Google Warns to Look Out For

Terrifying Google note warns billions of phone users of 5 bank-raiding texts

GOOGLE has warned phone users of five bank-raiding texts sent by crooks. Cybercriminals are using a diverse set of tactics to prey on customers. GettyGoogle has warned phone users of five bank-raiding texts sent by crooks[/caption] It comes amid a recent Federal Trade Commission data which found that Google’s reported fraud losses jumped 25% to $12.5 billion (£10.5 billion) in 2024. “Scammers are more effective and act without fear of punishment…

5 Online Scams Google Warns to Look Out For

While consumers are getting better at spotting scammers, the scams keep getting more sophisticated. Here's how you can avoid them.

A message arrives on your mobile phone: a parcel to be retrieved, contact details to be communicated, a person asks to be recalled. Be careful, it can be a scam.

Instagram Boss Warns of ‘Sophisticated’ Google Phishing Scam

Adam Mosseri, the head of Instagram, revealed that he nearly fell for a highly convincing phishing attack that appeared to come from Google. The scam, which combined a phone call and a cleverly disguised email, highlights just how advanced phishing methods are becoming, even fooling seasoned tech leaders. Mosseri shared his experience in a post on Threads, the social media platform owned by Meta. “Experienced a sophisticated phishing attack yest…