Google took three months to remove scam app that stole over $5M

Re:Google took three months to remove scam app that stole ov... by throwaway2037 on Monday August 19, 2024 @01:39AM (#41288109)

Wow, that is scary. Can I assume these are phishing emails? My point: They get you to "confirm" the fake order and harvest some personal information. I worry most about my parents. There is no way, at their advanced age, that they can distinguish between real and phishing emails. The Internet has gone to crap, again. Sigh.

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Re:Google took three months to remove scam app that stole ov... by silisili on Monday August 19, 2024 @02:06AM (#41288237)

I haven't invested a lot of time in them. They -always- have a PDF attached. It appears to be an invoice but never has my personal details, other than email address.

The subject is always either 'Order Confirmation' or 'Payment Confirmation.'

They always have a number at the bottom of email or the PDF to call for support/order cancellation. My best guess is that they want people call in rightly claiming they didn't make an order, then the phishing begins?

I've pasted one below, sans PDF. This one is a phone, but it seems to often be an antivirus subscription .

Notice it always comes from a personal name that doesn't even match the email address, not some fake company. That's why I don't understand why Gmail isn't blocking these!

From: Mark Kiehn <[email protected]> Subject: Payment Confirmation

Need Help? (815) X (570) X (9159) Congrats on getting your new device! We trust you're enjoying your purchase and exploring all its amazing features.

Invoice ID: INV//#<8 digit number>

Product: OnePlus 10T Ref: #<8 digit number> Purchase Date: AUGUST 15, 2024 Total Amount: $397.24 Return Policy If you're not satisfied with your device, you can get a full refund within 48 hours of purchase. For assistance or to start a return, contact our support team.

Need Help? (815) X (570) X (9159)

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