Gmail is having issues with spam and misclassification
Key Points:
- Gmail users have been experiencing issues since around 5am Pacific on Saturday, including misclassification of emails and unusual spam warnings.
- Affected users report that emails normally sorted into Promotions, Social, or Updates tabs are appearing in the Primary inbox, while spam warnings are showing up on messages from known contacts.
- Social media users have noted that spam emails are going directly to their main inbox, indicating a breakdown in Gmail’s filtering system.
- Google acknowledged the problem and stated they are actively working to resolve it, advising users to remain cautious with messages from unknown senders.
- TechCrunch has contacted Google for further comments on the situation.