Gmail Users Tricked by Fake Emails That Look Like They’re from Google

Gmail Users Tricked by Fake Emails That Look Like They're from Google (IMG SOURCE: forbes.com)

Okay Gmail fam, we’ve got a situation. And it’s giving full-on hacker movie vibes.

You check your inbox, see an email from Google saying your account’s gonna vanish in 3 days. Panic mode? Activated. But hold up — it’s all fake.

These emails look legit. Same logos. Same Google-style layout. Heck, they even use your name. Then they hit you with: “Pay ₹2 to verify your account.” Like… really?

But it doesn’t stop there. People are getting calls too. From “Google Support.” Except it’s not Susan from the Help Desk — it’s a robot. Yep, AI voice. Weirdly smooth, slightly creepy. And it says your account’s in danger unless you act now.

Spoiler alert: It’s all a trap.

These scammers are using AI to sound smart and steal smarter. They’ve got fake websites, spoofed caller IDs, and enough tech to fool even the sharpest of us.

But Google’s not sitting this one out. They’ve cranked up email security, blocking sketchy senders and reminding everyone:

Turn on 2FA.
Don’t trust urgency.
And never — never — pay to “keep” your Gmail.

So if you get that shady email, or a robo-call pretending to be Google… hit delete. Or better, hit “Report phishing.” Help Google help you.

It’s 2025 — scammers got AI, but you’ve got common sense. Stay sharp.