January 24, 2026, 5:08 PM EST. Google says it is actively fixing a Gmail problem that misclassifies messages and floods inboxes with spam warnings. Users report delays in delivery and issues with two-factor authentication logins. Google confirmed the issue to Engadget and on its Workspace status dashboard, saying it is aware and working to resolve. The problem triggers banners such as 'Be careful with this message. Gmail hasn't scanned this message for spam, unverified senders, or harmful software.' Google advised following standard best practices for messages from unknown senders while investigating. Officials cited misclassification of emails as the root cause; updates will follow as engineers test a fix.
