A vicious Gmail scam which used to steal financial data of victims has made its return. The scam uses a very unique method to trap people. Know how it works and how to protect yourself.
Gmail scam: In 2021, during the second wave of the pandemic, a new scam broke out. On the surface, it was just a new take on the classic phishing scam, but it added a new layer to it which made duping people easier. For the unaware, phishing scams are those scams where scammers send a fraudulent message designed to trick a person into revealing sensitive information. In this particular scam, hackers would pretend to be delivery service agents from DHL and request a small payment to confirm the order over email on Gmail, Yahoo, Outlook and other platforms. While it can be difficult to identify whether you are being scammed, there are a few simple steps you can take to ensure protection from scammers. Read on to find out. Also read: Elon Musk scam on YouTube! Hackers made $243,000 in a week via Bitcoin, Ethereum!
Scary Gmail scam makes a return, can steal money from users
As more people have begun purchasing online, doorstep deliveries have become a common affair. People do not even think twice before accepting an order which comes from various delivery services. And this is the space the scammers have decided to target. According to a report by The Express, the Gmail scam begins with the victim receiving an email that appears to…
