Hackers Leveraging GoogleWorkspace Accounts to Send Phishing and Scam Emails
Criminals are taking over real Google Workspace email accounts and using them to send scam messages from trusted school, business, or organization addresses. Because these emails come from legitimate accounts, they can look more believable and are harder to spot than typical scam emails.
Who is at risk
Anyone who receives email from schools, workplaces, businesses, or community organizations is at risk, especially students, parents, teachers, and office staff.
What to watch for
Watch for unexpected emails asking you to click a link, open a file, share personal information, send money, or urgently change account details, even if the sender looks familiar.
What to do
Before responding, verify unusual requests through a trusted contact method like a phone call or known website, and avoid clicking links or opening attachments until confirmed.