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Storyline18 outlets32 articlesFirst May 14 · 21:53 UTCLatest May 28 · 19:07 UTC

Phishing Scams Impersonating Legitimate Companies

Scammers are exploiting vulnerabilities in email systems to send phishing emails impersonating major companies like Celsius, Microsoft, Gmail, and government agencies. These fraudulent emails use legitimate-appearing addresses and links to trick recipients into revealing personal information or accessing malicious content.

This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 14 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.

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CelsiusMicrosoftGmailLos Angeles Countyphishing scams
Volume · 14 days · 32 articlesPeak: 13 on 2026-05-27
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