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Fake Google phishing message hits Gmail
Google has urged Gmail account users not to open the email.
GMAIL has warned of a new phishing attack that has appeared in inboxes around the world. The message asks you to open a Google Docs which is a phishing email disguised as a contact attempting to share a file.
Google released a statement Wednesday, saying it had taken action to protect users against the impersonating email.
We've addressed the issue with a phishing email claiming to be Google Docs. If you think you were affected, visit https://t.co/O68nQjFhBL. pic.twitter.com/AtlX6oNZaf
— Google Docs (@googledocs) May 3, 2017
Those affected are urged to visit the website listed in the tweet above.
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