"Outlook There is no Internet connection" Phishing Scam

Outlook There is no Internet connection Phishing Scam

Online users who have received the "There is no Internet connection" message below, are asked to delete them because there are phishing scams. The scam is being sent by cybercriminals to trick recipients into clicking on the "Click to Refresh page" link, which goes to a phishing website that steals online email account password and password. Once the cybercriminals have stolen their potential victims' account credentials, they will hijacked and use the accounts fraudulently.

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The "Outlook There is no Internet connection" Phishing Scam

From: Kassem HJ <kassem.hj@hotmail.com>

Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2018 2:47:34 AM

To: noreply@outlook.com

Subject: Verify Account

There is no Internet connection

Try:

Checking the network modem, and router

Reconnecting to Wi-Fi

Click to Refresh page

ERR_INTERNET_DISCONNECTED

Online users who have already been tricked by the scam are asked to change their password immeditaley before their accoiunts are hijacked and used fraudulently.

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"Outlook There is no Internet connection" Phishing Scam