The "Earthlink New Email Address Created" email below is a phishing scam, therefore recipients are asked to delete it. The fake email is being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick Earthlink customers into clicking on it, which goes to a fake and phishing Earthlink website. The phishing website steals Earthlink account credentials (username and password) by asking visitors to sign-in. If the visitors attempt to sign-in, their account username and password will be sent to the cybercriminals, who will use it gain access to their accounts and use them fraudulently.
The "Earthlink New Email Address Created" Phishing Scam
From: "EarthLink"<service@earthlink.net>
Subject: Alert: New Mailbox Created!
Date: May 17, 2018 at 7:15:40 AM MDT
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New Mailbox Created
Dear Customer ,
You recently created the new email address billymoore001@earthlink.net through EarthLink's ®MyAccount page.
If you or someone on your behalf did not create this new email address, Click Here to delete it on your MyAccount page.
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To delete the new email address:
Under "Email Profiles," select the email address you wish to delete
Click the "Delete" option next to the email address
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Earthlink customers who have been tricked by this phishing scam are asked to contact Earthlink for help.