| I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | dc7205 | 9/22/12 11:05 AM | I tried to call and talk to someone about this and found out that the number refers me to google support. Can someone tell me how to talk to a live person for this promotion. I have the e-mail that was sent to my e-mail address. |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | Deman_Nu | 9/22/12 11:09 AM | Hi dc7205. I'm betting it told you you won an iPad. If so, It is a scam! The note was not sent by Google--although it might say it was. Google/Gmail will never ask you for your password. There have been lots of problems with people receiving scam not |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | °ღ•Roshan°ღ• | 9/22/12 11:09 AM | Sounds like a scam. Please post the sender of the message. |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | °ღ•Roshan°ღ• | 9/22/12 11:12 AM | Also see the following refrences - Messages asking for personal information - Gmail Help - Common scams and how to recognize them |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | Deman_Nu | 9/22/12 11:17 AM | Hi °ღ•Roshan°ღ•. I already escalated this scam. |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | °ღ•Roshan°ღ• | 9/22/12 11:36 AM | Thank you Deman_Nu, I have a slow internet. Sorry. |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | dc7205 | 9/22/12 11:52 AM | The web address is below. I did not want to download it in case it is a virus. https://mail-attachment.googleusercontent.com/attachment/u/0/?ui=2&ik=8757c289d6&view=att&th=139edd5e46f0bcd0&attid=0.1&disp=inline&safe=1&zw&saduie=AG9B_P-T6byf4ehxLMo0 |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | dc7205 | 9/22/12 11:57 AM | Did U read the letter? It did not tell me to give out my password. But it did tell me to go to something called Google rewards and it is about an IPad 3 or 2 or something. I wish I could talk to someone at Google, however there is no way to get in |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | dc7205 | 9/22/12 12:01 PM | Thanks to everyone who responded. Is there a number to reach Google though? |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | Deman_Nu | 9/22/12 12:06 PM | Hi dc7205. This Help Forum is Google's only support channel for consumer Gmail accounts (ones having email addresses that end with "@http://gmail.com"). If you would like further assistance, I would be glad to help you. While I am not a Google employee, you |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | SonaD | 9/22/12 12:35 PM | Hi everyone, This is definitely a scam. Click the down arrow next to 'Reply' and select 'Report phishing.' This will help our filters learn and prevent these types of messages from reaching your Inbox in the future. I have also passed feedback regard |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | Dave Walker | 9/26/12 1:32 PM | This email originated from JangoMail's servers. We were made aware of the issue and this "customer" was immediately terminated. We work very hard to prevent spammers from using our service on a day-to-day basis. One of the benefits of reputable Emai |
| Re: I received something that says it is from Google: I just want to find out if it is true? | Deman_Nu | 9/27/12 7:14 AM | Thanks for that comment, Dave. It also suggests why Google is constantly fighting to prevent spam coming from Google accounts. Even reputable email providers can find their services blacklisted if they allow too high a volume of spam relative to vali |