Warning about a new scam targeting Gmail users.

Scammers are becoming increasingly sophisticated and constantly devising new tricks to steal personal information, especially targeting gullible users. One of the new scams spreading today involves Gmail accounts and it starts very simply with a call from an unknown phone number.

Some Gmail users have reported receiving calls from people claiming to be Google employees. The caller ID displayed on the phone screen looked very similar to official support numbers, making victims more likely to believe them. These scammers informed the victims that their Google accounts were experiencing security issues and needed "urgent attention."

Next, they offer to send a code or link to “reset your account” and ask you to click on it to log back in. Worryingly, these links are designed to look exactly like Google's real verification page. But if you follow them, it means you've given the scammer full access to your Gmail account.

This type of attack isn't limited to Gmail; similar attacks have also been reported against users of Apple devices. Therefore, be cautious, as Google and other reputable tech companies will never directly call you and ask you to verify your account via suspicious links. If you encounter a similar situation, it's best to hang up and verify your account through official channels.

Google won't call you, and here's why you should be wary.

One of the most sophisticated scams today relies on the assumption that users are more likely to trust a call from a large company like Google. Many people perceive Google as a trustworthy "tech giant," and a call from them, however unexpected, seems plausible. However, this is precisely the weakness that scammers are exploiting.

In reality, Google almost never proactively calls individual users directly about account issues. If there's a problem with Gmail or any other service, the company usually contacts them via official email or in-system notification. All processing is also done through pre-established security platforms, such as the account management page or two-factor authentication (2FA).

Therefore, if you receive a call from someone claiming to be a Google employee and asking you to click a link to “protect your account,” be extremely cautious. While these links may look trustworthy, they could be a gateway for hackers to take over your entire Gmail account.

The advice from cybersecurity experts is simple yet effective: hang up immediately, don't provide any information, and absolutely do not click on any suspicious links. Instead, verify your account through Google's official website and always enable extra layers of protection such as two-factor authentication.

A security expert once said, "Try calling Google or Microsoft to speak to a real employee and see how difficult it is. So what would you think if someone claiming to be their employee called you first?" The answer is obvious.