PSA: Got a weird email from Google? Read this before opening.

Scammers are somehow sending phishing emails that are authenticated by Google. But a fix is on the way.

Apr 17, 2025 - 07:41
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PSA: Got a weird email from Google? Read this before opening.

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Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority
  • A new phishing email doing the rounds is actually signed by Google.
  • The email also directs users to a Google Sites page in order to capture a victim’s account credentials.
  • Google is reportedly addressing this authentication flaw.

Phishing has been a cat-and-mouse game for years now, as tech companies thwart various types of scams only for more to pop up. However, a new phishing email doing the rounds somehow appears to pass Google and Gmail checks.