The "Critical Security Alert For Your Linked Account" is a Phishing Scam

Online users who have received the fake the "Critical Security Alert For Your Linked Account" email below, which claims that a sign-in attempt was blocked for their linked profile, are asked not to follow the instructions in the email. This is because the email is a scam that has links that go to phishing or fake websites that steal account, personal and financial information.

The "Critical Security Alert For Your Linked Account" Scam

From: Accounts
Sent: Sunday, 2 September, 11:08
Subject: Jasonpaul, Critical security alert for your linked account #3493
Your profile is listed as the recovery email for . Don't recognize this account?
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Sign-in attempt was blocked for your linked profile
Someone just used your password to try to sign in to your account.
CHECK ACTIVITY
You received this email to let you know about important changes to your profile and services.
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Online users who have been tricked by the phishing email are asked to change their passwords and check their accounts for discrepancies.