6. If you get a "sign in attempt blocked" email "from Google" or some other alert that seems to be Gmail-related:

  8. 1. Are you using a new device? Did you use a new device at work or borrow a friend’s device to log in? Or maybe your VPN launched automatically, and Google recognizes a new IP address? If so, the email might be a legitimate false alarm.
  9. 2. Did the email come from a legitimate Google account? Hover over the sender but don’t click on it or reply to the email.
  10. 3. Does the alert have any grammatical errors? What about the writing style? Is it formal enough to pass for Google? Legitimate companies usually painstakingly proofread emails they send to users. If you spot any mistakes, it’s a good indication that it’s a phishing email.
  11. 4. Never click on any links or buttons or download any files. Don’t give into temptation, even if the email ‘urges’ you to do so.
  12. 5. Whether or not the email is legitimate, you can safely check your account activity by going to your Google account security checkup page. Here, you can see what devices and how many of them are currently signed in, check recent security events, and see which third-party apps have access to your account. Check all these tabs for suspicious activity. If you can’t see anything, it was likely a phishing scam.
  13. 6. If you went through the steps above and are sure that the alert was legitimate, change your passwords immediately and submit a ticket to our team @ healthypaws.freshdesk.com