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Beware of this sneaky Google phishing scam

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Summary
Nutrition label

59% Informative

Scammers are sending phishing emails that appear to be from “no-reply@google.com.

The scam uses Google ’s “Sites” web-building app to create realistic-looking phishing websites and emails that aim to intimidate victims into giving up their credentials.

PayPal users were similarly targeted using the DKIM relay attack last month .

VR Score

35

Informative language

19

Neutral language

44

Article tone

formal

Language

English

Language complexity

64

Offensive language

possibly offensive

Hate speech

not hateful

Attention-grabbing headline

not detected

Known propaganda techniques

detected

Time-value

short-lived

Affiliate links

no affiliate links