[kwlug-disc] Google Scam Alert

[Anton Avramov]

Hey all, 

For those of you that are using Google Workspace or GMail, be aware
apparently there is a new scam going around. 

I got a call from someone presenting himself from Google Legal team and
that there has been documents submitted that I'm deceased and the
account should be transferred to them, but since the account was active
they decided to confirm. 
He didn't ask any personal information and they will reject the claim
now that they have spoken to me. 
He even promised to send the documents so I can have a look at them. 
So all is good and as the last step to recover my account I should have
received a confirmation for account recovery on my Android phone and to
just client "yes, it's me" and then some numbers if asked.
Now at that point I figured it was a scam and hang up, but I was very
close of doing something very stupid!

Fortunately I have the phone conversation recorded so if any of you
(I'm looking at you Tim) thinks I could notify someone at google and
they are interested in it, please let me know. 

Stay safe.