L Marcks
Original Poster
Jun 21, 2019

Google play Email actually from Google???

I received an email just now and it makes no sense. I "activated" to a new phone in November then had to change my number in February (same phone). At no time was I ever not on my Google account so I would like to know why it says this? I am afraid it might be fraudulent and just changing all my security info doesn't answer my questions. Please help! Anyone that has heard anything similar or might know!

It says "Grab your apps and rejoin the party"(heading). From this email address: 
welcome-googleplay-noreply@google.com

When clicked the security details say

Mailed by scoutcamp.bounces.google.com
Signed by Google.com
Security Standard encrytion TLS

At the top there is an animation of Angry Birds then Despicable me guys then a baseball catcher guy and it repeats the sequence in the animation.
The body says 
" New device same favorite apps. Nice to see you again. Looking to load your new Android with all your old apps? No problem simply hit the button below, and we'll have you back on action in no time."
Below that is a green square button that says "Grab your apps"
then below that an animated envelope then words under that that say
"Become a Google Play insider. Get the latest from Google Play sent right to your inbox like feature updates exclusive offers tips and tricks".
Below that is another clickable looking green box that says "sign me up".
Below that is a was that email helpful with a smiley or frowny sign then the trademark sign 2019 Google LLC 1600 Ampitheatre Parkway,Mountainview,CA 94043,USA
"This email was sent to (then says my email address) because you recently activated an Android device"




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Mathew Juarez 5902
Jul 1, 2019
You tube red.but my phone has been
N acting up.i had to factory reset it.
L Marcks
Original Poster
Jul 1, 2019
I'm unsure of what that answer means lol, but thank you very much for taking the time to actually respond. I wish others would.
Last edited Jul 2, 2019
Google user
Jul 25, 2019
It's a legitimate google e-mail, but I got one and I haven't activated any devices since March. I think they're having problems.
Danny Cain
Dec 2, 2019
I too need to know, otherwise I'm posting this info as far as I can.
Ethan McWahaha
Dec 21, 2019
I also just got this email (minions gif and all) and immediately searched it up out of concern.  I've had my current cell phone for months, probably got it around August or September.  The nature of this email makes me think that someone has accessed my google play account on another device.  It's concerning to say the least, but if you guys also got them at uncharacteristic times, then I guess there's nothing to be alarmed about.  Google should know better and work on this
Last edited Dec 21, 2019
Michele Roth
Jan 15, 2020
Signed in to sister in law's new wifi last week, went out to dinner. Came home, went to play sleep music on YouTube and my history showed country and rap songs that were being viewed WHILE WE WERE OUT. . I don't listen to either. Called her service provider and changed her wifi password,  then changed my gmail and all financial passwords  because they were stored in google. 
Got this email today. My phone's been activated for over a year. 
What the hell?
Vaibhav Shah 2379
Feb 5, 2020
I also received the same email today despite not activating any new device in last one year.
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