Warning Users Of GMAIL: DKIM Authenticated Emails Are A Hacker Scam.

[Sytes]

It appears and IS noted as part of Google and even lists the alert within Google's credible security alerts - HOWEVER, it is a sophisticated phishing scam! Hackers identified a flaw that clears DKIM security measures!

Google is working on a fix though be very wary of any AUTHENTIC Google ALERTS!

More details here:

Watch Out for This Sophisticated Phishing Email That Looks Like It's From Google

Google says it's rolling out a fix but here's what you should do now to protect yourself.

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[Beignet]

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[texwest44]

I can't think of a scenario where you get subpoenaed in a manner outside of certified mail or a live human showing up to your house to notify you in person. That should have been the first clue.

 

[Sytes]

Did you get your bitcoin recovered?

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[kodiakisland]

I can't think of a scenario where you get subpoenaed in a manner outside of certified mail or a live human showing up to your house to notify you in person. That should have been the first clue.

Yeah, most would quickly ignore, but they are targeting the easy prey.

 

[Sytes]

I can't think of a scenario where you get subpoenaed in a manner outside of certified mail or a live human showing up to your house to notify you in person. That should have been the first clue.

Subpoena is merely one method to lure people to click their link that gains access to a person's computer and more specifically all Google cloud, photos, texts, contacts, etc.

The ability to stealthily create a phishing scheme that Google, by default, identifies as an authentic security alert is the alarming aspect.
They have gained true google.com capabilities that Google shares to its users as authentic. That is the troubling factor.

Who knows the variation of schemes utilizing authentic security alert Google messages to people. That is the significant factor.

 

[kodiakisland]

Subpoena is merely one method to lure people to click their link that gains access to a person's computer and more specifically all Google cloud, photos, texts, contacts, etc.

The ability to stealthily create a phishing scheme that Google, by default, identifies as an authentic security alert is the alarming aspect.
They have gained true google.com capabilities that Google shares to its users as authentic. That is the troubling factor.

Who knows the variation of schemes utilizing authentic security alert Google messages to people. That is the significant factor.

It's still a small group of people who would fall for an email initiated scam, regardless of sophistication. While I may follow links from emails, it is from emails I have initiated and not cold notifications. Certainly something for people to be aware of though.
Most people who get scammed fly past so many red flags that one more level probably won't matter. I'm always amazed how people are convinced to take money out of their account and give to a complete stranger or go buy apple pay cards for what they think is a legitimate debt. Even heard of one lately where someone converted their 401K into gold and gave to a stranger in a mall parking lot and only later thought it might be a scam.