Sept 27- Someone tried to sign in my Gmail account / myLot

Malaysia

September 26, 2017 7:59pm CST

I had just turn on my laptop and Google prompt a message immediately that had shocked me. This message appeared: Google prevent a sign in attempt from an unknown device; Columbus, OH, USA - August 31, 2:43 AM I was glad that Google sent me this important alert message because I am residing in MALAYSIA, so how could I sign in from USA, right??? My Gmail account was almost Hacked by a stranger. I log in with my password and Google suggested that I should change my password and remove any websites that requires my email, which I did. Thankfully that my Gmail account is safe now. What would I do without Google ??! Have you ever receive Google Alert Notifications or message? My photo: Screen shot from my laptop

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Sabrina Traversa

@sabtraversa (12952)

• Italy

27 Sep 17

Yes, it happened to me before. I changed password as suggested. However, the message said they prevented someone from accessing, so I felt quite safe, it should mean they couldn't manage to log in.

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Sabrina Traversa

@sabtraversa (12952)

• Italy

27 Sep 17

@peachpurple Yes, I think you receive that message as soon as someone attempts to access to your Gmail account.

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peachpurple

@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

27 Sep 17

Yup it did, it also has the function of contact the owner if sign attempt is not from the device right?

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@dgobucks226 (34375)

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27 Sep 17

Yes, it is a good idea to change your password from time to time. Glad they warned you!

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peachpurple

@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

27 Sep 17

yes, it is about time, I had forgotten when was the last time I changed the password

Paula Tranchina

@Ganma7 (3664)

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27 Sep 17

Yes it is a good idea to change the password often

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Patsie Hatley

@Hatley (163781)

• Garden Grove, California

27 Sep 17

someone from Phoenx arzona triedf to sign in to my pauypal account amd they notfied me asking if I had gone t o Phoei x as tjey would not let tje stramger in we changed my password right there tje paypal lady helped me and I was not hacked

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peachpurple

@peachpurple (13884)

• Malaysia

27 Sep 17

thanks for reminding me, I need to change my paypal password today

Anna

@LadyDuck (458230)

• Switzerland

27 Sep 17

I receive all the time this kind of notifications, because I use different computers and Gmail always inform me that I am accessing the account with another device. Even if I know, I appreciate to be informed.

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