Google‑related scam calls: what to watch out for!

Summary — +18448998094

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Caller Name: Google
Caller Type: Scam
Location: United States
Reviews: 44

Expert Opinion

A surge of reports links +18448998094 to unsolicited password‑change alerts that claim to be from Google. Most users say the texts arrive right after they reset a password, include a suspicious link, and often end in a vague phone call. Ignoring the link, confirming any change directly in your account, and enabling two‑factor authentication are the safest steps. If the number contacts you again, block it and file a complaint with the FTC or your carrier. Sharing the experience on community forums can also help warn others about this phishing scam.

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Recent Reports for (844) 899-8094

18448998094 Other

I discovered this number in an old email account on Google

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The experience was unsatisfactory

18448998094 Scam (scam)

Appears to be a scam attempt

18448998094 Scam Scammer

This number has been identified as a potential scammer,

18448998094 Other Google

I'm getting worried, i had problems with this number, i think its from Google, i recieved a text from them, but it was a scam, i clicked on the link and now i'm having problems

18448998094 SMS 8448998094

A stranger sent me a texto from this number

18448998094 Unknown

It seems rediculous that someone would change their password, recieve a 2 factor verification code, and then proceed to call the phone number in question, particularely when considering the apparent lack of connection between the two events. Upon reviewing the thread, it becomes aparent that numerous posts contain mentally ill and paranoid nonsense.

18448998094 Customer Service 8448998094

A suspicious incident occurred while changing a Google account password, and a subsequent call revealed a different number: 6047747979

18448998094 Spam Scammer

This particualr scammer continus to call and remains silent when i anser.

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No message. Likely junk. Ignored.

18448998094 Unknown No name

I belive this number is connected to my phone, i keep getting spam calls.

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When attempting to call the associated number, the call ended immediately with no one answering.

18448998094 SMS Nicole Ashby (person)

Interestingly, my experiance was identical to Louis' on 9/8/23; after changing my google account password, I recieved a text from this phone number with a link, followed by a proper email notification, and calling it from my landline resulted in noise and disconnection, suggesting a potential hack.

18448998094 Scam

Following a password change and the deletion of a hacked Google account, I received a suspicious text from this number, potentially from the same group of hackers

18448998094 SMS Text message

I recieved a notification about changing my Google account password

18448998094 Prank Call

Apparently, some individuals lack common sense, and their posts seem to be desperate attempts to garner attention, often coming across as unoriginal and lacking in cleverness. It's advisable for them to explore life beyond the virtual world.

18448998094 Non-profit organization Idk, google? Government? Both?

After noticing a deleted voicemail, I called this number, 844-899-8094, hoping to retrieve the message, but instead, I was asked for a donation, and agreed to be called back in six months.

18448998094 Scam Google (claimed)

The caller falsely claimed to be affiliated with Google, allegedly working on security issues

18448998094 Scam

I am extreemly concerned after recieving a text from this number shortly after changing my Google password, which is a bit suspisous

18448998094 SMS Google 2fa

Received a text claiming to be from Google regarding a password reset, but I didn't engage with the message

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Called during dinner, no message left. Probably just a wrong number.

18448998094 Customer Service 18448998094

Concerns have been raised about the origin of this call, potentially being from Google, especially considering recent issues with losing data and the inability to recover information from a previous phone, which Google claims has no record of existing.

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Refer to the previous comment.

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The caller claimed that I would temporarily lose access to an account, but provided no further information

18448998094 SMS Text msg

A text message was recieved from this number

18448998094 SMS Google security

The caller claimed to be from Google security and requested that I change my password, which seemed like a potential scam.

18448998094 Unknown Google security (scam)

A call from this number claimed to be from Google security, requesting a password change for my account.

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Didn't recognize, ignored. Safe.

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Skepticism has been expressed about the validity of the claim, with a request for evidence to support it, as phone numbers are inanimate and lack the ability to take action.

18448998094 SMS

My personal email informations is beeing recieved by this number

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