google-xc.com-Google Phishing Alert

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Ok, this is an important one. I got an email, seemingly form “Google AdWords” <AdWords@google.com> asking me to verify my Adwords account to continue enjoy uninterrupted service. Clicked on it, seemed to be on Adwords but suddenly noticed the adressbar- http:// www[dot] google-xc[dot]com /account/signin.html : Yikes

So as you see, this is a phishing attempt. So, don’t give out your password to these crooks. The subject they used was “Courtesy Reminder”. Be careful. They may do this with other Google accounts too. Here is a screenshot of what they had to say.