"We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Phishing Scam

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We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert Phishing Scam

The fake "We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" email which appears to have been sent by Microsoft, is a phishing scam created by cybercriminals to steal Microsoft Outlook or Hotmail usernames and passwords. The intentions of the cybercriminals are to hijack email accounts and use them for malicious purposes. So, recipients of the same email message are advised to delete it, and not follow the instructions in it.

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The "We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Scam

From: Windows Live 2018 <sunsinai.co@hotmail.com>

Sent: 22 March 2018 14:29

To: acc-supdate@outlook.com

Subject: SERVER ALERT: WE WILL TERMINATE YOUR EMAIL IN THE NEXT 24HOURS!

Update Your Account

Our record indicates your account is not updated, which may lead to the close down of your account.

If you don't update your account, you will not be able to send and receive emails again, and you will no longer have access to many of our latest features for improved Conversations, Contacts and Attachments.

Take a minute to update your account for a faster and full featured mail experience

Update your account

Note: Failure to update your mailbox will lead to permanent deactivation of your account.

Thanks,

The Security team.

The link in the email message goes to a fake Outlook or Microsoft website, which will attempt to trick the cyber-criminals' potential victims into entering their usernames and passwords on it. If the potential victims enter their Microsoft Outlook, Hotmail, Live usernames and passwords on the fake website, it will be sent to the cyber-criminals behind the email scam, who will use the information to hijack their accounts.

If you have received the same email message, please go directly to your email account instead of clicking on the links in the email message. And, if there is anything wrong with your account, it will be shown to you after signing in. If you were tricked by the phishing email, please change your Microsoft Hotmail/Live/Outlook immediately. If you are unable to, click here to report it to Microsoft.

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Nov 27, 2019 at 10:40 AM by
"We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Phishing Scam
an anonymous user from: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

I've just received an email from: Rogers
saying the following...is this a scam or legit?:
"Dear User

Your Rogers Account was just signed in to from a new Windows device. You're getting this email to make sure it was you.

CLICK HERE TO CONFIRM

Warning: Failure to confirm now will result to a permanent account closure.

Thanks.
Thank You for Using Rogers Mail. ✔

You received this email to let you know about important changes to your Rogers Account and services.
© 2019 Google LLC, 1600 Amphitheatre Parkway, Mountain View, CA 94043, USA"

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Nov 27, 2019 at 11:06 AM by
"We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Phishing Scam
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It is a scam.

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Nov 7, 2019 at 1:34 PM by
"We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Phishing Scam
an anonymous user from: Saranac Lake, New York, United States

The very same organization that purports to offer a "refund" for computer service is the source of this particular robocall. "Your Microsoft account will be terminated in 24 hours if you do not call this number: 531 321 3039." I called. They asked me how much my refund was. I told the person he was part of a scam and hung up.

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Jun 20, 2019 at 11:22 AM by
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"From: Yahoo Sent: Wednesday, 19 June 2019, 15:46:40 BST Subject: Account security team Yahoo Mail User, We received your instruction to empty all your Inbox and Sent Folders We will Delete & Close Your Account Within 24 hours You need to confirm if you made this request or we will continue with the request. If you think it is an error, take action immediately to stop this process. CANCEL NOW & RE-LOGIN TO REQUEST Warning: if you do not cancel this request your account will be shut-down shortly Account security team (c) 2019" Here is another scam.

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Oct 23, 2018 at 11:42 AM by
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Here is another scam: "From: ACCOUNT TEAM Date: 22 October 2018 at 13:36:56 SAST Subject: YOUR EMAIL WILL BE TERMINATED IF YOU DON'T UPDATE IT NOW Outlook Dear valued user, Your email account is outdated. Update your account now for free. In accordance with the terms and conditions, failure to update your account will result to permanent closure of your account Kindly click the link bellow to update your account. UPDATE MY ACCOUNT Thanks for using our services No-reply@microsoft.com"

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Oct 8, 2018 at 9:57 AM by
"We Will Terminate Your Email in the Next 24 Hours Server Alert" Phishing Scam
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Here is another scam: "From: Microsoft Store TM Sent: Monday, October 8, 2018 3:23 AM Subject: SERVER ALERT: WE WILL TERMINATE YOUR EMAIL IN THE NEXT 48HOURS Outlook.com Dear User, Your email requires immediate verification for an update. Click below to update your account Sign In If you choose not to update your account on or before 29th OCT 2018, your account will be permanently deleted from our database. Thank You for Being A Loyal Outlook Mail User We hope you enjoy the newest version of Outlook. Mail team! ©2018 All Rights Reserved"

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Jul 3, 2018 at 6:30 AM by
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Here is another scam: - - - - - From: Microsoft.com Account Team Date: 3 July 2018 at 08:37:09 BST To: "User@t-online.de" Subject: SERVER ALERT: WE WILL TERMINATE YOUR EMAIL IN THE NEXT 48HOURS! Update Your Account Our record indicates your account is not updated, which may lead to the close down of your account. If you don't update your account, you will not be able to send and receive emails again, and you will no longer have access to many of our latest features for improved Conversations, Contacts and Attachments. Take a minute to update your account for a faster and full featured mail experience Updateyour account Note: Failure to update your mailbox will lead to permanent deactivation of your account. Thanks, The Security team.

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