Fraudsters have impersonated Google by 'spoofing' a Google email address and support page in a convincing and widespread scam.
Spoofing is when scammers disguise themselves with a genuine email address and phone number. This can make it difficult to spot a scam, unless you know what to look for – our scam experts show you the signs so you can avoid falling victim.
Watch out for this Gmail scam
Source: Which? (23 Apr 2025)