Gmail Phishing Scam Spreads

Gmail Phishing Scam Spreads

Got Gmail? Be careful! Adam Ostrow of Mashable reported on a Gmail phishing scam spreading like wildfire. The scam is propagated through Google Talks’ IM. The IM reportedly says “check this out!” with a link to a tinyurl that when clicked, points you to a site called ViddyHo. The site then prompts you for your Gmail username and password. Your Gmail credentials are then apparently used to send out the message to all of your Google Talk contacts.

According the Ostrow:

I’m a bit surprised this scam is taking off (and feel sorry for my friends that fell for it, who I expected better judgment from!), because the site itself is so crude and doesn’t even tell you what you’re going to get for entering your credentials. Nonetheless, people are falling for it, and will likely continue to do so until word spreads.

Category: News, web 2.0 | Tags: , ,
About the Author

See all posts by .

Related Posts

advertisement

Comments

fraud scam says:

On the web isn't just ONE attempt. There are hundreds every day. Keep your eyes open.

Eagleyes says:

Get Paid to Give Away FREE Prescription Card!

No Selling! Help others save up to 75% on Prescriptions! Make money each time someone fills a Prescription! Just hand people a Discount Card…it's that simple!
More information visit: http://www.nulegacyrxcard.com/eagleyes

Salary/Wage: As much as you want! $
Status: Full-time, Part-time
Shift: Days

• Location: Home-Based Business

kingkevin says:

Anyone can be tricked or fooled on any giving day, just keep on living if you have not been tricked before !

wayne says:

it's really bad about google…

markusrobinson says:

I just wonder if the affected people were in a hurry or just not paying attention. Either way, I hope no one else falls for it.

Rahsheen says:

I really don't see how people still fall for such blatant scams. This one isn't even clever.

advertisement





Like & Follow Us





NewME Community

advertisement