Spam, scams and phishing emails can be a security risk. They change all the time. The spammers/phishers get more sophisticated as time goes on but there are some things that make these messages stand out. This section is just some of the things you can look out for in these types of emails. Be aware that Google will NEVER contact you to verify your details. If you strongly believe that an email is from Google, do not click on any links but go direct to your Google account and change details on their website.