Don’t click that Google email! Gmail address change could be a scam

Earlier this month, Google started rolling out a new feature that lets users change their Gmail addresses—and it’s already being exploited by cybercriminals and malicious actors.

The new feature allows one’s original Gmail address to remain as an alias, so that incoming emails continue to land in the same inbox. The feature is primarily intended for users who want to replace their old address.

Security experts are now warning that scammers are specifically exploiting this...