It's unclear how widespread the problem is, but one Gmail user recently detailed how hackers tried to attack them via the scam. Writing on Reddit, EvilKittensCo said a fake Google agent had called and informed them that they needed to verify the recovery account.

This story, originally published May 7, has been updated with a statement from Google concerning the latest Gmail impersonation attack as detailed by a Reddit user, along with information on recovering access to a hacked Google account.