Is the new influx of "Google AdWords Account Verification Email" I've been getting phishing?

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If they’re asking for any personal information that Google already has, then yes. Don’t click on any of their links. I would check out your Google account for a “help” contact email and forward this to them if you’re not totally sure about it.

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