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Fake Windows Live Login Page At softmisc.com

There is a malicious e-mail message claiming that Hotmail is carrying out a software upgrade and that you need to upgrade your account. Please do not click on any of the links in this e-mail message because, it is a trick that scammers are using to steal Hotmail / Windows Live users login information.

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If you click on any of the links in this e-mail message, you will be taken to this website softmisc.com, which has a fake Windows Live / Hotmail login page.

If you enter your Windows Live / Hotmail username and password on this fake page, it will be sent to the scammers.

With your e-mail login, these scammers will be able to gain access to your account.

If you were tricked by these scammers into signing onto the fake login page, please change your Windows Live / Hotmail password immediately.

A Copy of the Malicious E-mail

From E-mail Address: Windows Live
Subject: Account Verification

Hotmail is carrying out a software upgrade for maximum user convenience.
New Enhanced Security Update
Kindly upgrade your account by clicking the link below.
CLICK HERE TO UPGRADE

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