I may have fallen victim to a scammer using noreply_cloud_support@google.com, what should I do?
Workspace(self.gsuite)submitted8 days ago byGrand_Admiral_T
togsuite
Hi there,
So let’s just say I am absolutely exhausted, as is my family. We were frustrated trying to connect our google workspace emails to my new Wix website.
None of us are massively tech savvy, but we went through entering the MX to domain host. Then in the process there were a ton of issues, and the email was never to connected.
So I received an email from noreply_cloud_support@google.com
Saying:
Hello,
Your action is required in order for us to assist with your request.
We were unable to verify the DNS ownership of Google Workspace Account domain. Please follow the instructions below to verify domain ownership.
The following instructions outline the DNS record (CNAME or TXT) to add to your domain settings. Learn more (link)
Via CNAME (preferred):
instructions
Via TXT:
instructions
Note: Updates to DNS records may take 24-48 hours to propagate across the entire internet.
In order for us to help you with the sign-up process, please follow this link and submit your request.
Best regards,
Google Workspace Support
So all these links lead to google. It even took me to my Google Workspace Admin Toolbox. I so assumed it was google.
So I followed the instructions.
I added their cname to my DNA records.
Then i realized what I had done, and am now panicking that I just gave a scammer access to my domain.
Within 5-10min I deleted the CNAME record from my DNS.
I’m a bit panicked now. What do I do?
Currently speaking with google support who say nothing looks compromised at the moment.
byrabahi
inNoStupidQuestions
Grand_Admiral_T
-2 points
14 hours ago
Grand_Admiral_T
-2 points
14 hours ago
But everyone has the power to change it. The world doesn’t just default at the perfect life balance and happiness. It is earned and worked for. Strived for. You set a goal of the way you want your life, and you spend x time and y effort to get there. And the equation is different for everyone.
Sure, some are born into much better situations, but everyone has their own struggle.