Here is an email that you know is a scam right off the bat – it asks for your username, password and DOB, something Google would never do over an email communication.
Due to congestion in our database system, We have come to realize that your account information on our database system are out of date, as a result of that we require you to verify your Information. Failure to verify your information will result in account suspension. If you are still interested in using our email service, Please click the reply button and fill the below spaces as requested.
User:
Password:
D O B:
Country:
Note: This email is only for Gmail users.
Thank you for using Gmail!
The Gmail Team
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