There are people posing as employers trying to sneak access into Google accounts. It's an international scam that just recently started running rampant within job seeker communities and employment boards. I'll explain their scam step by step so you can immediately recognize it and protect your account information.

First you'll receive an email from an "employer" asking if you're interested in a position of theirs. If you express interest they'll then ask for a way to get a hold of you to discuss the job. If you comply, you'll receive an automated text from a 5 digit number. At this point they have already entered your phone number into Google voice, but you aren't supposed to know that. Next, they'll ask you for the verification number you received in the automated sms. If you give them the number, you have just given them a password bypass and here's how: They enter your email info, and have a password reset verification code sent to your phone via Google voice, then claim the code you just gave them is for their human verification system. If you suspect something odd about the initial interaction call the number that the "employer" texted you from initially. If it's a scammer the call will go straight to a Google voicemail. Screenshots posted from my encounter this morning. Luckily I saw right through it. Posting here to keep anyone from falling prey to these "people". Stay sharp!

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