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Do Not Call 1(855)-499-5629 - it is a Fake Hotmail Support Telephone Number

1(855)-499-5629 is a fake "Hotmail Support Team" customer service telephone number. The fake support number is being used by cybercriminals to trick potential victims into calling it. If potential victims call the number, the cybercriminals will ask them for their Microsoft account credentials(usernames and passwords). If the requested information is given to the cybercriminals, they will use it to gain access to their potential victims' account, hijack and use them fraudulently.

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The cybercriminals may even ask their potential victims to give them remote access to their computers. If they do so, the cybercriminals will secretly steal their personal or even financial information from their computers. Or, silently use their computers to commit other cybercrimes.

A Fake "Hotmail Support Team" Email

From: Microsoft - aomar@confirmedsite.club

Sent: March 20, 2018 6:12 AM

Subject: ALERT Hotmail Accounts Have Been Hacked

You need to call now 1 855-499-5629

We Have Detected Unusual Activity With Your Computer

Your Private Information Is At Risk

Login Has Occurred on 3/20/2018 @ 5:03 AM EST

From IP: 36.174.12.1 Geo Location Found: Eastern Russia

If This Was Not You Please Call Microsoft Support Now

1 855-499-5629

Online users who have already called the fake technical support number and who have been tricked by the cybercriminals are asked to change their passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently.

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