Beware of "Microsoft Account Unusual Sign-in Activity" Phishing Scam

"From: Microsoft <msa@communication.microsoft.com>

Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2019 9:52 AM

Subject: Microsoft Office 365 Sign-In Activity

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Here is another scam.

Here is another scam:

"Security Information

Outlook service <cindysaint-germain@hotmail.com>

Today, 7:58 AM

Dear subscriber,

We have detected an unusual recent connection to your Microsoft account. For security reasons your mail will be temporarily blocked in order to continue using our services, please follow the procedure Click here

Thank you for using our services

Copyright 2018"

Here is another scam:

"From: Outlook.com -Hotmail- Office Support <jgibb369@longviewbuildersclinics.com>

Date: 21 August 2018 at 14:22:31 BST

Subject: Temporary error: Email Delivery failed!

e-Mail:

Unusual sign-in activity

Hello,

We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account.

Review recent activity

The information in this electronic e.Mail message is private and confidential, and only intended for the addressee.

Thanks,

Nick Lane

MicrosoftOutlook account team"

This must be a scam:

"Microsoft account team <account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com> Unsubscribe

12:02 PM (1 hour ago)

to me

Microsoft account

Unusual sign-in activity

We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account *****@gmail.com.

Sign-in details

Country/region: Vietnam

IP address: 115.79.32.243

Date: 6/15/2018 12:02 PM (PST)

Platform: Windows

Browser: Firefox

Please go to your recent activity page to let us know whether or not this was you. If this wasn't you, we'll help you secure your account. If this was you, we'll trust similar activity in the future.

Review recent activity

To opt out or change where you receive security notifications, click here.

Thanks,

The Microsoft account team

Here is another scam:

"From: Microsoft Office365 [account-security-noreply@accountprotection.com]

Sent: Wednesday, 30 May 2018 1:10 AM

Subject: Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity

Microsoft account

Unusual sign-in activity

We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to your Microsoft Office 365 account with email address .

Sign-in details:

Country/region: Russia

IP address: 213.183.58.12

Date: 9/01/2018 11:32 AM (PST)

If this was you, then you can safely ignore this email.

If you're not sure this was you, a malicious user might have your password.

To help keep you safe, we required you to review your Office 365 E-mail account by sign-in into your Office 365 E-mail account, you will be introduced to new term of Microsoft service agreement that will strengthen the security of your Microsoft E-mail account.

Review recent activity

We'll help you take corrective action after you review has your Office 365 E-mail account.

This message was sent to . To opt out or change where you receive security notifications, click here.

Thanks,

The Microsoft account team"

Here is another scam:

-------- Original message --------

From: Microsoft account team

Date: 4/6/2018 5:04 PM (GMT-06:00)

Subject: Your account will be deactivated

Microsoft account

Unusual sign-in activity

This is to inform you that your request on: 04/04/2018 09:18:02.PM. to remove your account meweaz@*****.***

from outlook.com server has been approved and will initiate in one hour from the exact time you open this message. Regards. ignore this message to continue with email removal or If this deactivation was not requested by you Please reply us. If You Receive

This Message In Your Junk or Spam Its Due to Your Internet Provider

Here is another scam:

"From: Microsoft account team <account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com>

Sent: Monday, April 9, 2018 11:45 PM

Subject: Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity

Microsoft account

Verify your account

We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in for the Microsoft account jn*****@msn.com. For example, you might be signing in from a new location, device, or app.

To help keep you safe, we've blocked access to your inbox, contacts list, and calendar for that sign-in. Please review your recent activity and we'll help you secure your account. To regain access, you'll need to confirm that the recent activity was yours.

Review recent activity

Thanks,

The Microsoft account team"

I got the same number being used in a hoax, but with a typo related to being a non-English speaker... what idiots!

account-security-noreply@ accountprotection.microsoft.com SAID I NEEDED TO SIGN IN TO MY ACCOUNT?

My latest one was a lot more convincing. The hyperlink was to https://account.microsoft.com/activity that looks a lot more plausible.

Here is another scam:

"From: ACCOUNT TEAM OFFICE <327453278@345nbd.com>

Sent: Monday, October 9, 2017 7:53:29 AM

To: team-member-noreply@outlook.com

Subject: ID: 133 - Email Security Alert! (Oct. 2017) MT

Unusual Activity Detected

We detected something unusual about a recent activity to your e-mail account. To help keep you safe, we required an extra security challenge. You will need to verify your email account below to confirm that the recent activity was yours and to regain access and enjoy our unlimited service. Failure to verify will lead to permanent suspension of your account

What happened? Verify Now

Using a shared computer to access your account.

Logging in your account from blacklisted IP.

Not logging off your account after usage.

Thanks for using your account to bring the people who matter most together in one place. You can change your connection settings anytime and find more ways to connect.

See you online,

The account team"

Here is another scam:

"From: Microsoft.com account Team

Sent: Sunday, 23 July, 08:49

Subject: Customer ID: 1202: Microsoft account security warning

To: account-security-noreply@account.microsoft.com

Verify your account

Dear user,

We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in for your account. Might be due to the following reasons.

1. A recent change in your personal information. (eg: address, phone)

2. Illegal attempt to use your account from a different location.

3. Virus attachment without specific recipient.

To help keep you safe, we've blocked access to your inbox, contacts list, and calendar for that, please verify your account to regain access. Kindly sign-in from your regular device.

Verify account now

Please follow the security verification to keep your account safe.

Thanks,

Customer account team"

"account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com." Is this a genuine email from Microsoft?

Here is another scam:

"From: account-security-noreply@account.microsoft.com <pdedwards@optusnet.com.au>

Sent: 25 April 2017 07:33

Subject: Unusual sign-in activity!

Microsoft account Receiver: helenwilson35@hotmail.com Security info replacement

Someone started a process to replace all of the security info for the Microsoft account helenwilson35@hotmail.com

If this was you, you can safely ignore this email.

Your security info will be replaced with 447810683552 when the 30-day waiting period is up.

If this wasn't you, someone else might be trying to take over helenwilson35@hotmail.com

Click here and we'll help you protect this account."

I have this phishing scam email pop up every time I open Live Mail. It must reside on my pc. There are lots of warnings about this scam but no information how to get rid of it. I have tried several anti-virus programs to no avail.

How do I get rid of or block this scam email?

Regards

Mal

Malicious popup to sign in to Hotmail to receive messages immediately after Firefox downloads. This happened after password was changed. Told twice to enter new password.

Here is another scam:

"From: Message311.ByHotmail.311605@gw.novell.com

Sent: February 8, 2017 9:48 AM

Subject: E-mail Account Alert! [ID-KEF311]

Unusual email account activity!

Error-ID: [311-KE-311]

We`re having a problem verifying your email account information.

You might not be able to see all your email messages due to several security concerns. We will start working on fixing the problem as soon as you verify your account details.

To ensure that your email service is not interrupted, we request you to confirm and update your information today by following the link below:

(c) The Microsoft account team 2017"

Here is another scam:

"From: Windows E-mail Service [mailto:bryanmark@terminal21sall.com]

Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2016 4:07 AM

To: noreplyoffice@msnteam.com

Subject: Action Required: Mail on Stopped (Final Warning)

Microsoft

Unusual Activity Detected

We detected something unusual about a recent activity to your microsoft e-mail account. To help keep you safe, we required an extra security challenge. You will need to verify your microsoft email account below to confirm that the recent activity was yours and to regain access and enjoy our unlimited service. Failure to verify will lead to permanent suspension of your account

Verify Now

What happened?

Using a shared computer to access your account.

Logging in your microsoft account from blacklisted IP.

Not logging off your account after usage.

Thanks for using your Microsoft account to bring the people who matter most together in one place. You can change your connection settings anytime and find more ways to connect at https://profile.live.com/services.

See you online,

The Microsoft team"

Here is another scam:

"From: Outlook Team

Sent: 16 November 2016 08:41

Subject: Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity

Your Account Will be Blocked

Dear User,

We are contacting you to inform you that our Microsoft Account Review Team identified

some unusual errors in your Microsoft account profile. This may be due to the following

Using a shared computer to access your Microsoft Outlook account.

Logging in your Microsoft Outlook account from blacklisted IP

Not logging off your Microsoft Outlook account after usage.

In order to safeguard your account, we require that you confirm your Outlook Account

Access the following link to complete the verification of your Outlook Account.

Unblock Verify Now

Thanks,

Microsoft ID Customer Support

Copyright 2016 Inc.

All rights reserved. Terms of Service,

Microsoft Account Team."

I got it and stupidly fell for it. The PRIMARY reason for this potential tragedy is that Microsoft has conditioned me to respond to such requests. From time to time, Microsoft decides to force password changes even though I will swear to God himself that my own account is blameless and not in need of action.

It burns a *lot* of time and causes errors and sometimes extended expensive temporary loss of access when they do that. It happens so often, for NO REASONABLE CAUSE, that finally this time I shot myself in the foot when an imposter came calling.

This dumbing down, sheep treatment by Microsoft has [somewhat] worn me into a dumb sheep. Their mantra of Deproductivity has claimed, for a moment anyway, one more victim.

Microsoft designers in many, many, many technical regards the most technologically inept designers in history, and with the power that they yield, their ineptness inflicts untold damage on the world as they damage productivity.

Before Microsoft, the U.S. ascended to superiority in all aspects of science and technology. Since Microsoft, that superiority has partially crumbled. Microsoft is a huge factor in that. Don't be fooled by clueless fanboy journalism. They are to a huge degree self-deluded imbeciles.

I wish the Justice Department would quit jerking off and go ahead and bust their monopoly!

Here is another scam:

"From: Outlook©

Sent: ‎Saturday‎, ‎September‎ ‎24‎, ‎2016 ‎6‎:‎25‎ ‎AM

Unusual Activity Detected

We detected something unusual about a recent activity to your microsoft e-mail account. To help keep you safe, we required an extra security challenge. You will need to verify your microsoft email account below to confirm that the recent activity was yours and to regain access and enjoy our unlimited service. Failure to verify will lead to permanent suspension of your account

Verify Now

What happened?

Using a shared computer to access your account.

Logging in your microsoft account from blacklisted IP.

Not logging off your account after usage.

Thanks for using your Microsoft account to bring the people who matter most together in one place. You can change your connection settings anytime and find more ways to connect at https://profile.live.com/services.

See you online,

The Microsoft team"

Here is another phishing message:

"From: AbdulMougheeth Halfawi

Sent: Monday, September 19, 2016 9:19 PM

Subject: Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity

Welcome to new Outlook.com

Due to the ongoing update in our system/server you are required to re-verify your account within 24 hours to enable us register your

country/device in our database. Failure to re-verify your account will lead to account de-activation and you will no longer have access

to many of the features for improved Conversations, contacts and attachments.

Take a minute to re-verify your account for a faster, safer and full-featured Microsoft Outlook experience.

Your security tight is our concern!

Click here to re-verify your account

Thank you for using Microsoft products and services."