As cloud storage services such as Google Drive, iCloud, and Dropbox become part of our daily lives, scammers are increasingly exploiting users’ trust in these platforms. A cloud storage scam is a cyber tactic where criminals impersonate legitimate service providers to trick victims into revealing login details, downloading malicious apps, or handing over personal information.
How Cloud Storage Scams Happen?
Scammers send phishing messages pretending to be from cloud providers, claiming your account is full, account is at risk, or suspicious activity has been detected.
You are directed to fake login pages urged to click a link to “secure” or “upgrade” your account.
The link leads to a fake login page designed to steal your username and password.
How to identify Cloud Storage Scams?
Unexpected alerts about storage limits or account security issues.
Suspicious or unfamiliar web addresses that slightly mimic official services (for example, Links contain extra words, misspellings, odd domain names or shortened links).
Apps claiming to offer cloud storage that are not from official app stores or trusted platforms.
Messages creating urgency or fear, such as “Act now or lose access.” And push you to make quick payments.
Get messages, calls, or posts from fake support teams pretending to be cloud service staff.
Online ads offering free or unusually cheap cloud storage upgrades—especially pop-ups, banners, or third-party ads—may be scams that redirect users to phishing websites.
Be asked for passwords or Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) codes: Legitimate providers never request these details directly.
Things to keep in mind:
Avoid clicking links in emails or messages. Always log in to your cloud account through the official website or app instead.
Check website addresses carefully. Look for spelling mistakes or strange domain names and confirm alerts by logging in directly.
Turn on two-factor authentication (2FA). This adds an extra layer of security to protect your account from hackers.
Review connected apps regularly. Remove any apps or services you do not recognize or no longer use.
Keep devices and apps updated. Install updates as soon as they are available to fix security weaknesses.
Avoid offers that sound too good to be true. Free or unlimited storage deals are often used to trick victims.
Never share verification codes or recovery details. These are private and should only be used by you.
Rest assured that CelcomDigi is actively taking measures to ensure our customers do not fall prey to such scams.
