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Google warns Gmail users over 'extreme' rise in scams - how to stay safe online

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Gmail users are being warned to take caution when opening new messages from unfamiliar senders, due to a surge of scam e-mails that are becoming "more extreme" in the lead up to Christmas.

Google is concerned over the huge amount of fraudulent messages that are being sent to innocent targets daily. The tech giant has reportedly blocked nearly 15 billion unwanted e-mails from landing in user inboxes in just one day.

Following Black Friday and ahead of Cyber Monday, which offers a mountain of online deals, it is important to be aware of potential scams.

This comes as Google has caught out some 231 billion phishing and fraud emails in the last two weeks a 10 percent jump of what is usually spotted, reports the Express.Speaking about the worrying figures, a Google spokesperson explained: "These con artists are pesky and persistent during the best of times, but during the holiday season their behaviour is even more extreme."That’s why we have a dedicated team of Googlers who work around the clock to thwart these uninvited guests."Although Gmail users have clearly been guarded against receiving billions of spam messages some do slip through the net so it's still vital everyone remains vigilant.

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