Home Categories Scamming - Fraud "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing Scam 9 9 1.24K 0 Nov 2, 2017 2017-11-02T10:58:14-05:00 Nov 2, 2017 2017-11-02T11:10:10-05:00 Online Threat Alerts (OTA) Bellsouth/AT&T/Yahoo users who have received emails like the one below, claiming their accounts have expired or outdated and they need to switch to a new version to avoid disconnection, are asked to delete the same emails. This is because the emails are phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to trick BellSouth/AT&T/Yahoo users into visiting a fake website that will steal their account usernames and passwords. The "BellSouth/AT&T/Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScamFrom: " BellSouth" <mmastr2@uic.edu>Date: November 2, 2017 at 9:02:42 AM EDTSubject: Updated VersionAT&T YahooValued User <>Your BellSouth mail new version is outdated and has expiredYou're advise to switch to the new version to avoid disconnectionFailure to upgrade to the newest BellSouth mail version will result to a permanent account closure.Click on the site http:/www.bellsouth.netAccording to provision of Term and conditions, BellSouth may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts..Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivationThank you,BellSouthRemember, never click on a link to sign into your BellSouth AT&T Yahoo account, always go directly to https://www.bellsouth.net, click on the "Mail" icon and sign-in from there instead. Once they have signed in, they will be notified of an upgrade or important changes if there are any.For BellSouth/AT&T/Yahoo users who have already been tricked, they should attempt to change their passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently. For those users whose accounts have already been hijacked, they should contact BellSouth/AT&T for help. Check the comment section below for answers or additional information. Share what you know, or ask a question about this article by leaving a comment below. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) ▷"Bank of America Payment Failed - Actio... ◁"Yahoo Classic Email Upgrade to Newest ... hotsmore.com - it is a Fraudulent Websi... The "Very Important For Protect Your Pr... Is Desashvaiwd Myshopify a Scam? See th... Is Topgamesproshop a Scam? Review of th... Microsoft Account Limitation Alert Scam... Carphone Warehouse Scam Calls - Beware ... Scorched Dinner Time Scam Text Message ... 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Enter comment post here 9infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 10, 2018 at 11:44 PM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:----- Forwarded Message -----From: Bellsouth Sent: Tuesday, April 3, 2018 10:05 AMSubject: Privacy & SecurityAT&T Yahoo Your Bellsouth mail is outdated and has expired.You're advise to switch to the new version to avoid disconnection According to provision of Term and conditions, Bellsouth service may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts.Renew belowLog in - https:/bellsouth.net This link will remain active throughout the enrollment period, which expires on April 05 2018 Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation Sincerely,© 2018 Bellsouth Customer Care Teaminfohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoApr 7, 2018 at 3:21 PM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"On Thursday, April 5, 2018 3:23 PMWebmail wrote:Dear at&t, The Classic version of AT&T Mail will be replaced by our new version on Apirl 20to 3 2018. So it's time to upgrade, before you lose your email access. Log-in Restore Thanks for choosing AT&T Libby Joe, Managing Director, AT&T Mail Consumer Sales and Service"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 29, 2018 at 10:35 AM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: Bellsouth [mailto:betsy.gulotta-ncc.edu] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2018 10:36 AMSubject: Inactive AccountAT&T YahooUser, Your BellSouth mail new version is outdated and has expired You're advise to switch to the new version to avoid disconnection please click the link below:https:/bellsouth.net/This link will remain active throughout the enrollment period, which expires on Monday, December 06, 2017According to provision of Term and conditions, BellSouth may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts. · Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation SincerelyBellsouth Customer Care Team"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 28, 2018 at 1:53 AM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoReceived via email:"Advising of phishing scam regarding Bellsouth e-mail accounts....On Tuesday, March 27, 2018 8:50 AM, Bellsouth wrote:AT&T YahooYour Bellsouth mail is outdated and has expired.You're advise to switch to the new version to avoid disconnectionAccording to provision of Term and conditions, Bellsouth service may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts.Renew below Log in - https:/bellsouth.net This link will remain active throughout the enrollment period, which expires on March 28 2018 Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation Sincerely,© 2018 Bellsouth Customer Care Team"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 2, 2018 at 1:55 PM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: BellSouth [mailto:gwdining-sscok.edu] Sent: Thursday, March 01, 2018 8:07 AMSubject: Privacy & Security AT&T Yahoo, Your Bellsouth mail is outdated and has expired.You're advise to switch to the new version to avoid disconnectionAccording to provision of Term and conditions, Bellsouth service may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts.Renew belowLog in This link will remain active throughout the enrollment period, which expires on March 01 2018 Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation Sincerely,© 2018 Bellsouth Customer Care Team"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoJan 6, 2018 at 3:00 AM by "BellSouth AT&T Yahoo Mail Upgrade to New Version" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: "Yahoo" Date: January 2, 2018 at 8:35:22 PM ESTSubject: New Year UpdateReply-To: docs-docu.comAT&T Yahoo Hello, Your ATT mail is updating to a new version.You're advise to verify your account to avoid disconnection. Please Click Here To re-validate your mailboxFailure to upgrade to the newest ATT mail version will result to a permanent account closure.According to provision of Term and conditions, ATT may at anytime terminate it's service for accounts.Note: Failure to comply within 48hrs might lead to permanent deactivation. Thank you,BellSouth- online service"