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text message

by laeanne Apr 4, 2014 11:18PM PDT

I received a text message saying suspicious login detected. See Google.com/blocked. What does this mean? Why did I receive it? What do I do now?

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Re: message

by Kees_B Forum moderator Apr 4, 2014 11:26PM PDT

I asked google via https://www.google.com/search?q="see+google.com%2Fblocked" and got some hits, that might be helpful.

Kees

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Here's another problem to consider

by Pepe7 Apr 5, 2014 12:28AM PDT

How do you know the text message itself isn't 'rogue' per se(?) IOW, not legitimate. A ruse in itself, e.g. convincing people to do certain things/change passwords,etc.

Changing your google password wouldn't hurt, and is safe if you have any doubts about your account being compromised though. This is standard operating procedure to stay one step ahead if you will.

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