"Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing Scam Home Categories Scamming "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing Scam 2 2 383 0 8y ago 2017-11-02T05:16:27-05:00 8y ago 2017-11-02T05:26:32-05:00 Online Threat Alerts 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 ScamFrom: Notification Team <Ahmadhamed1979@hotmail.com>Sent: November 1, 2017 3:43 AMSubject: IMPORTANT EMAIL ACCOUNT SECURITY UPDATESecurity Info UpdateDear,Your Mailbox will expire on Nov 01, 2017This 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 NOWNOTE: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE DISABLED IF NOT UPDATED. (UPDATE IS FREE) 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. Online Threat Alerts is not affiliated with or endorsed by any trademark owner mentioned in this article. Some of the information in samples in this article may have been impersonated or spoofed. Save + Was this article helpful? (0) (0) More For You Is lulupartner.com a Scam or Legit Website? Carhafashion Scam Site or Store at carhafashion.com Stiffer Plagues Scam Text Message Linked to stifferplagues.com - StifferPlagues Is Kenwebs a Scam at kenwebs.com? Review of Online Store Is Noracora a Scam? Customer Reviews of the Online Store The ''Euro Million Lottery Promo' Lotto Scam 'Yahoo Classic Email Upgrade to Newest Version' Phishing Scam 'Tango Coca Cola Company Profile' Lottery Scam 'Metro Bank Account Details Verification' Phishing Scams 'Metro Bank Payment Verification' Phishing Scams 'FIFA Coca-Cola World Cup Online Lottery Award' Scam www.selling-watches.com is a Fraudulent Website 'Metro Bank Account Locked' Phishing Scams 'AT&T Yahoo Mail Account Block and Deactivation' Phishing Scams Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 2infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 29, 2018 at 3:26 AM by "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: Sign-in LIVE Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:27 AMTo: email-microsoft.comSubject: MICROSOFT UPDATE INFO!!! Your Microsoft account will be disabled soonDid you realize that your microsoft account will expired on 9/01/2017?We've retained your account for your convenience, so you can continue to access your account and benefits all our services.You need to re-activate your account for your safetyTo Re-Active Please Click Sign-In below and log in for your Activation ProcessSign in to the Microsoft Online Services to upgrade your acccount:Thank you for using microsoft service. We hope you had the opportunity to experience all the great communication and collaboration tools Microsoft Online Services has to offer. We look forward to continuing to provide these services for your business.Sincerely,The Microsoft Online Services Team"infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 2, 2017 at 5:33 AM by "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: ACCOUNT UPDATE Sent: Thursday, 2 November 2017 4:16:30 PMSubject: FINAL WARNINGYour Services Agreement and Privαcy Statement made clearerYour Mailbox will expire on NOVEMBER 10 , 2017This 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!UpdateNOTE: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE DISABLED IF NOT UPDATED. (UPDATE IS FREE) Thank you for using our services."
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoMar 29, 2018 at 3:26 AM by "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: Sign-in LIVE Sent: Wednesday, August 23, 2017 8:27 AMTo: email-microsoft.comSubject: MICROSOFT UPDATE INFO!!! Your Microsoft account will be disabled soonDid you realize that your microsoft account will expired on 9/01/2017?We've retained your account for your convenience, so you can continue to access your account and benefits all our services.You need to re-activate your account for your safetyTo Re-Active Please Click Sign-In below and log in for your Activation ProcessSign in to the Microsoft Online Services to upgrade your acccount:Thank you for using microsoft service. We hope you had the opportunity to experience all the great communication and collaboration tools Microsoft Online Services has to offer. We look forward to continuing to provide these services for your business.Sincerely,The Microsoft Online Services Team"
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 2, 2017 at 5:33 AM by "Microsoft Windows Mailbox Will Expire and Disable" Phishing ScaminfoHere is another scam:"From: ACCOUNT UPDATE Sent: Thursday, 2 November 2017 4:16:30 PMSubject: FINAL WARNINGYour Services Agreement and Privαcy Statement made clearerYour Mailbox will expire on NOVEMBER 10 , 2017This 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!UpdateNOTE: YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS WILL BE DISABLED IF NOT UPDATED. (UPDATE IS FREE) Thank you for using our services."