"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.
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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