"Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scams Home Categories Scamming "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scams 3 3 3.45K 0 9y ago 2017-07-01T02:45:53-05:00 9y ago 2017-07-01T02:48:41-05:00 Online Threat Alerts Outlook users are advised not to follow the instructions in email messages like the one below with the subject "Outlook Account Security Issue", which claim they need to confirm, verify or authenticate their Hotmail account to prevent permanent closure of their email addresses. This is because the email messages are fakes being sent by cyber criminals to trick Outlook users into clicking on the links in the fake email messages that go to a phishing website that steals Outlook, Hotmail or Microsoft account usernames and passwords.The phishing website, which looks exactly like Microsoft Outlook' sign-in page, will ask potential victims to sign-in with their Outlook or Microsoft accounts’ credential, but once the information is submitted, it will be sent to the cybercriminals responsible for the fake website. The cybercriminals will then use the information to hijack their victims’ Microsoft Outlook accounts and use them fraudulently. The "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing ScamFrom: OutIook <e-Documents@1gas.co.uk>Sent: 07 June 2017 16:41Subject: OutIook account security lssueOutlook.comWelcome to a bolder, smarter Outlook.comOutlook Security IssueThis message is from Hotmail Customer care messaging center, to all Hotmail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base servers, and e-mail account center.We are deleting all unused Hotmail accounts to create more space for new accounts.You will have to Authenticate your Hotmail Account below to show you are human and to prevent a permanent closure of this email address, you need to confirm your email adress and log-in using the following link:Microsoft account users should never click on a link in an email message to sign into their accounts. It is recommended that they go directly to www.outlook.com, www.hotmail.com, or www.live.com, and sign into their accounts from there. This is the best way to protect against phishing scams created by cyber criminals to steal online account credentials (usernames and passwords). 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 Obaspa a Scam? obaspa.store Shop Review Is Motex Power Saver a Scam? Review of Electricity Saving Box Is Acre-pair a Scam? See the Review of the Online Store The 'World Bank Group' Advance Fee Scams Being Sent by Online Scammers Is lysrtra.shop an Untrustworthy Online Store? baronwatch.com (Baron Watch) - it is an Untrustworthy eCommerce Store Icerz.com (Icerz Timepieces) - it is an Untrustworthy eCommerce Store Om-watches at shopjko.com - it is a Fraudulent Website 'Unused Hotmail Account Deletion' Phishing Scams the 'From International Interpol Police Force Unit' Scam 'Sgt Salvatore A. Giunta Money Transfer' Scam 'Paul G. Allen Family Foundation' Donation Scams 'Your Capital One 360 Account Verification' Phishing Scam MyPayingAds located at 'www.mypayingads.com' is a Ponzi or Pyramid Scheme Comments / Answers Remove sensitive information from your post. Your IP address will be used to display your estimated location. Enter comment post here 3an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userSep 22, 2017 at 10:20 AM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scamsan anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United StatesReceived the same email this morning. It almost tricked me, luckily I googled it first.an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 13, 2017 at 3:31 PM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scamsan anonymous user from: Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaYes, I did receive this email but I deleted it after reading; can you tell me that my security is safe or should I change my login information.infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 13, 2017 at 4:13 PM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing ScamsinfoTo be on th safe side, please change your email account password.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userSep 22, 2017 at 10:20 AM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scamsan anonymous user from: Newark, New Jersey, United StatesReceived the same email this morning. It almost tricked me, luckily I googled it first.
an anonymous userhttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#an-anonymous-userNov 13, 2017 at 3:31 PM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing Scamsan anonymous user from: Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaYes, I did receive this email but I deleted it after reading; can you tell me that my security is safe or should I change my login information.
infohttps://www.onlinethreatalerts.com/users/#infoNov 13, 2017 at 4:13 PM by "Outlook Account Security Issue" Phishing ScamsinfoTo be on th safe side, please change your email account password.