Gmail Tips That Will Help You Conquer Email
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Gmail Tips That Will Help You Conquer Email
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Scammers are sending emails with links to Google Forms, posing as major brands, charities and government agencies to steal sensitive data. Here’s how it works.
Since November 2020, the Which? Scam Watch inbox has seen a steady increase in reports of these phishing emails containing links to Google Forms.
One variant asks recipients to provide personal information by claiming to be BT offering a bill refund:
Others are more bizarre, such as Warren Buffet supposedly giving away his millions, or random ‘investment opportunities’:
What are Google Forms and how do I stay safe?
Google Forms is a legitimate and widely used product that enables users to create and send online surveys. However, scammers are always looking to misuse genuine products for their own gain.