
Written By Divya
Published By: Divya | Published: Jun 18, 2025, 11:40 PM (IST)
Unsubscribing the wrong way could invite scams!
That “unsubscribe” button in your inbox might not be as harmless as it seems. Cybersecurity experts are warning users about a growing scam where clicking unsubscribe links—especially from unknown senders—could expose your personal data or confirm your email as “active” to cybercriminals.
Instead of opting you out of future emails, these links might redirect you to risky websites, install tracking tools, or even prompt you to enter login details.
Scammers send out mass emails that look like normal promotional messages. However, inside that email is an “unsubscribe” link that doesn’t remove you from a list. What it does instead is the link that tracks your click to confirm your email is active and redirects you to phishing sites.
Not only that, it may ask for sensitive details like your email password. And here is the scary part! Once your email is verified as “live,” it can be sold on shady forums or targeted for more scams. According to data from DNSFilter, 1 in every 644 unsubscribe links has the potential to lead to a malicious site. So, if you find that Unsubscribe button again in your email, you need to think twice before clicking.
To keep yourself safe from this Gmail Unsubscribe Scam, here are some simple tips: