"Request to Delete your Mailbox Account" Phishing Scam

Request to Delete your Mailbox Account Phishing Scam

The "Request to Delete your Mailbox Account" email below is a phishing scam. Therefore, recipients who have received it are asked not to follow the instructions in it. This is because the link in it goes to a fake or phishing website created by cybercriminals that steals email account credentials (username and password). Once the email account credential is stolen it will be used fraudulently by cybercriminals.

The Phishing Microsoft Outlook Email Message

Attention: Your account status change

Mon 1/15/2018 5:07 AM

From: Account Service

Mailbox 90% Full

Dear user,

This message is to inform you that we received your request to delete your mailbox account.

We will process your request within 24 hours, All features associated with your account will be lost.

To retain your account, kindly cancel request to continue using our services.

Click here to Cancel Request Now

Kindly follow the instruction to secure your Mailbox.

Thanks

Mail Service 2017

Account Verification

Countdown to your email shutdown:

01:29:59

To prevent your Email from being shutdown, enter your Email below and click Verify

Recipients of the phishing email who have been tricked by it are asked to change their email account immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently. If they are unable to change their passwords, they need to contact their email account providers.

Remember, never click on a link to sign into your email account. Always go directly to your account by typing the address to your webmail in your web browser, use a bookmark, or use the app on your mobile device. Doing this will prevent you from visiting a phishing website.

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  • January 16, 2018 at 7:10 AM by info

    Here is another scam:

    "Attention: Your account status change

    Mon 1/15/2018 7:23 PM

    From: Account Support

    Mailbox 90% Full

    Dear user,

    This message is to inform you that we received your request to delete your mailbox account.

    We will process your request within 24 hours, All features associated with your account will be lost.

    To retain your account, kindly cancel request to continue using our services.

    Click here to Cancel Request Now

    Kindly follow the instruction to secure your Mailbox.

    Thanks

    Mail Service 2017"

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"Request to Delete your Mailbox Account" Phishing Scam