Microsoft users who have received emails like the one below, which claims that their accounts will expire and disable are asked to delete them because they are phishing scams. The phishing emails are being sent by cybercriminals to trick Microsoft account users into clicking on a link in them, which goes to a phishing website that steals online account usernames and passwords. Therefore, Microsoft users who have already been tricked by the phishing scam are asked to change their account password immediately, before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.
For users whose accounts have already been hijacked, they may click here for help regaining access to their accounts. Remeber, never click on a link to sign into your Microsoft email account, always go directly to www.live.com, www.outlook.com or www.hotmail.com. Once you have signed into your account, you will be notified of important notices, changes or warnings if there is any.
The "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing Scam
From: Notification Team <Ahmadhamed1979@hotmail.com>
Sent: November 1, 2017 3:43 AM
Subject: IMPORTANT EMAIL ACCOUNT SECURITY UPDATE
Security Info Update
Dear,
Your Mailbox will expire on Nov 01, 2017
This is to notify you that we are currently updating the windows services agreement and privacy statement.
Please keep your security information updated.
Do not ignore!
UPGRADE NOW
NOTE: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE DISABLED IF NOT UPDATED. (UPDATE IS FREE)