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ariadne0614

(1,862 posts)
Fri Jun 26, 2020, 10:39 AM Jun 2020

Need help with suspicious Google "recover access" request.

Should I be worried? There’s a text message on my phone from last night, “Did you ask Google to recover access for suhib_alkhalaileh@yah. . ..com? If not, check your email to find out how to STOP this request.”

I received no such email, but need to know how to ensure that access was not given to this unknown entity.

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Need help with suspicious Google "recover access" request. (Original Post) ariadne0614 Jun 2020 OP
Surely not an expert but I would ignore and delete. efhmc Jun 2020 #1
I'm too paranoid to ignore. ariadne0614 Jun 2020 #4
When in doubt... Newest Reality Jun 2020 #2
Will do. Thanks. ariadne0614 Jun 2020 #3
Now that is excellent advise. efhmc Jun 2020 #6
Also check this google advice soothsayer Jun 2020 #5
Thanks. I feel better now. ariadne0614 Jun 2020 #10
On the sign in page... 2naSalit Jun 2020 #7
This was helpful. Thanks. ariadne0614 Jun 2020 #9
Just ignore it lettucebe Jun 2020 #8

Newest Reality

(12,712 posts)
2. When in doubt...
Fri Jun 26, 2020, 10:54 AM
Jun 2020

It is a very good idea to change your password to your email account immediately.

That's a good rule of thumb when anything you feel is suspicious occurs.

2naSalit

(92,335 posts)
7. On the sign in page...
Fri Jun 26, 2020, 11:19 AM
Jun 2020

there's a "manage your account" or some such where it shows you which devices have access to your account. Delete all that are not yours.

Had such an event but it was in an email since I don't do internet on my phone. But check devices before or when you change your password.

lettucebe

(2,339 posts)
8. Just ignore it
Fri Jun 26, 2020, 04:02 PM
Jun 2020

Besides, it's telling you to check an email. Obviously wants you to click a link in said email. Delete the email too. Don't bother reading it. Seriously, these are huge clues, just don't fall for them and we'll all be fine

Didn't receive said email? Good. Anything that comes via text or email that seems off just delete and ignore.

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