This is important.

Yesterday I received a Robo Call apparently from Google.


Screen capture of Google Robo Call now blocked.

If you ever get one of these calls immediately block the number.

A robo voice will tell you that you will receive a call from the Google Fraud Department. When the call comes in block that number as well. If you do answer do not engage with the seemingly friendly and helpful "Google" agent.

I made the mistake of engaging and believing this scammer who knew my name and my gmail address. He sounded very authentic and concerned about my vulnerability. He told me that Google had discovered that someone had tried to change my primary phone number and email address to gain access to my account. I was sucked in and followed his recommendations.

Fortunately my son was here and brought me back to the reality that Google does not call gmail users. I had already created a "temporary" password at the request of the scammer. I immediately changed my password and thwarted the would be take over.

I had to immediately changed my passwords on logins to financial sites like banks and credit card accounts. I have also had to monitor all activity on my Google account and cleaned up anything that had not been added by me.

If my son hadn't been here things could have been devastating as I was convinced the whole thing was legit.

Be careful out there. The scammers are slick and polished.

I hope this helps you avoid the dreaded "Google Robocall Scam".

Sincerely,

Jake McAuley

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