How do I securely check if my Google account was actually logged into?

Open your browser, navigate to myaccount.google.com, and click on 'Security'. From there, you can view your real 'Recent security activity'.

The email came from 'Google Support' but the address is @gmail.com. Is it real?

No. It is a scam. Anyone can create a free @gmail.com address and set their display name to 'Google Support'.

I gave them my Google password. What do I do?

Immediately go to myaccount.google.com, change your password, sign out of all active web sessions, and enable 2-Step Verification.

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Detecting fake Google alerts

Attackers clone Google's exact styling to trick you into entering your credentials. Watch out for these dominant scam patterns.

Account suspension threats

Emails claiming your account has violated terms of service and will be deleted in 24 hours unless you 'verify' your identity.

Fake security alerts / new logins

A heavily spoofed 'Critical Security Alert' claiming someone logged in from a foreign country, prompting you to click a link to 'secure your account'.

Google Pay requests

Fraudulent payment requests explicitly requesting money via Google Pay for goods, services, or fake support fees.

Google Workspace invoice scams

Targeting businesses, these fake invoices claim your domain or Workspace subscription is expiring.

What IsThisSpam checks before you trust a sender

Quick verdicts are useful, but the real value is understanding why something looks safe, uncertain, or risky.

Non-official sender domains

Real Google security and account emails come from @google.com or @accounts.google.com ONLY.

Generic greetings

Warnings addressing you as 'Dear User' or 'Customer' instead of your actual registered name.

URL redirection

Hovering over the 'Secure Account' button shows a link that goes to a random URL, not myaccount.google.com.

Requests for passwords

Google will never email or text you asking for your password or two-factor authentication code.

Related guides

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