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Microsoft users who have received emails claiming their accounts will be closed and need to be upgraded are asked to delete the same emails. This is because the emails are fakes or phishing scams being sent by cybercriminals to frighten the recipients into following the instructions in them, by tricking them into believing they will stop receiving emails and their accounts will be locked or disabled.
This why Microsoft Windows Live, Hotmail or Outlook users should never click on a link in an email message to sign into their accounts. They should always go directly to www.outlook.com, www.live.com or www.hotmail.com and sign in from there instead. Once they have signed in, they will be alerted to important notifications or changes, if there are any.
From: ACCOUNT UPDATE <cs_boyatech@hotmail.com>Sent: 06 December 2017 09:33To: members_service@outlook.comSubject: Final Reminder: Your account closure is in processingEmail accountAccount UpdateYour account will be closedDear Attn UserThis message is being sent to you to inform you that your account is will to be closed after this final warningIf you wish to continue using this account please upgrade to our services. Ignoring this message will cause the account to be closedUpdate your accountNote: This upgrade is required immediately after receiving this messageThank youAccount admin
From: ACCOUNT UPDATE <cs_boyatech@hotmail.com>
Sent: 06 December 2017 09:33
To: members_service@outlook.com
Subject: Final Reminder: Your account closure is in processing
Email account
Account Update
Your account will be closed
Dear Attn User
This message is being sent to you to inform you that your account is will to be closed after this final warning
If you wish to continue using this account please upgrade to our services. Ignoring this message will cause the account to be closed
Update your account
Note: This upgrade is required immediately after receiving this message
Thank you
Account admin
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Here is another scam:"From: simauma-ip6.ultra-server.jp on behalf of The Microsoft account team Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2018 5:10Subject: Your account will be closed on 30/09/2018Dear Customer, We received your request to shut down your email account.Your account will be terminated 30-Aug-18,If you did not make this request,click below to cancel. Cancel HEREEnjoy using your Email and our services."
Here is another scam:"From: Microsoft account team Date: 3 February 2018 at 10:55:07 PM GMT 7Subject: Microsoft account security confirmationMicrosoft accountYour account is closedDear Kellie,Your account, has been closed.If you ever want to try again, you can create a new Microsoft account at any time. Just go to https://signup.live.com/signup to sign up.Thanks,The Microsoft account team"
Here is another scam:"From: Microsoft.com Team Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 5:40 PMTo: member_servic-hotmail.comSubject: Your account will be closed at 02/06/2018MicrosοftYour account will be closed at 2/06/2018Dear UserThis message is being sent to you to inform you that your account will be closed at 02/06/2018If you wish to continue using this account please upgrade to our services. Ignoring this message that will cause the account to be closedUpdate your accountNote: This upgrade is required immediately after receiving this messageThank you.Microsοft respects your privαcy. Review our οnline Privαcy Statement"