Urgent Gmail warning with users at risk of handing over personal details to hackers
manchestereveningnews.co.ukGmail users are being urged to keep an eye on their inboxes for a convincing scam that could steal their personal details. The scam presents itself as an "Online Reward Program" to users.
Once users open the email, they are often told that they have made the 18.25 billionth search on Google and they should expect a reward.
However, this is really just a ploy for scammers to trick users into handing over critical personal data such as credit card details, the Mirror reports.
One copy of the email opens with: "Congratulations! You are the lucky Google user!" Read more: Tragedy as mountain biker dies after falling 90ft in Peak District "Every 10 millionth search is reached worldwide, we will proclaim a lucky user to send out a thank-you gift.
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