Google warns Gmail users over 'extreme' rise in scams - how to stay safe online

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Google warns Gmail users over 'extreme' rise in scams - how to stay safe online
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The online experts have shared their top tips to avoid being swindled this Christmas.

Gmail users are being warned to take caution when opening new messages from unfamiliar senders, due to a surge of scam e-mails that are becoming "more extreme" in the lead up to Christmas.

This comes as Google has caught out some 231 billion phishing and fraud emails in the last two weeks a 10 percent jump of what is usually spotted, reports the Express. Although Gmail users have clearly been guarded against receiving billions of spam messages some do slip through the net so it's still vital everyone remains vigilant. To help its users spot dangerous messages, Google has now released some top tips to help people stay safe and this is advice that should definitely not be ignored.

Top Trending Stories Today Charities Attackers don’t show any restraint during the season of giving. In fact, charity-related scams and phishing attempts get worse this time of year, hurting both those who fall prey to the scams and the charities that would have benefited from the giving. be on the lookout for anyone asking you to contact them on their personal email or send money to them directly.

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