This DANGEROUS money-stealing Gmail scam is back; Don’t fall for it, protect yourself THIS way
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!
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 be sent by DHL. The email even addresses the victim by the name in the email to appear authentic. Do note that DHL is not involved in this scam in any way and it’s the scammers who use the name in order to appear credible.
In the email, the user is given a tracking id for an order and is informed that DHL has received a package which is to be delivered to the recipient of the mail. The email also mentions that before the package can be scheduled for delivery, the company needs to confirm the address. It is followed by a link that the user is supposed to
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