Is there a new email scam in Outlook & Gmail?

A new scam in the form of an email threat has dug its way out towards Outlook and Gmail users. Experts said that the following users should be careful in using the apps. The vishing attack involves anonymous sending of emails from Paypal, Amazon, and other big companies.

Is Gmail a phishing scam?

Kaspersky warns those who are using Gmail and Outlook about the new email scam. On Thursday, Sept. 2, Brinkwire reported that the most recent type of email attack is not similar to the usual phishing scam. What the scammers do to fool their victims is to force them to dial the given contact details.

How to deal with phishing and spoofing scams in outlook?

Here are some ways to deal with phishing and spoofing scams in Outlook.com. Spoof Intelligence from Microsoft 365 Advanced Threat Protection and Exchange Online Protection help prevent phishing messages from reaching your Outlook inbox. Outlook verifies that the sender is who they say they are and marks malicious messages as junk email.

What to do if your email is a scam?

According to Coventry Telegraph, Kaspersky has published some tips for those Outlook or Gmail users who might encounter this email scam. Never call back the contact. Log in to your account via browser but refrain from linking suspicious links. Regularly check your recent transaction on your activity page.