I received the following email, purportedly from Google, but obviously from some ill disguised cretins who are trying to boost my Gmail account without breaking a sweat.
Dear Valid User,
Our Account users discovered series of illegal attempts on your Gmail account from different IP locations.This is for your own safety to avoid your account closed, you will have to verify your account by filling out your Log-in below by clicking the reply button. Account will be de-activated and erased from our database if no response in 72 hours. We apologies for any inconveniences.
After receiving the information requested you will be able to continue using your Account.
User name:..
Password:..
Date Of Birth:..
Occupation:..
Country Of Residence:..
Yeah sure, no problem, and while we’re at it how about my ss #,
This message came from Gmail Team @ rgjohns@telus.net
Aha,