"EarthLink Your Account Has Been Deactivated" Phishing Scam

EarthLink customers, be aware of "EarthLink Your Account Has Been Deactivated" emails like the one below. The fake email which claims the recipients' need to verify their accounts in order to avoid deactivation, is a phishing scam being sent by cyber-criminals. The phishing email tricks EarthLink customers replying with their account credentials (usernames and passwords) and personal information. But, remember, Earthlink will never request their customers' account credentials, and will never ask their customers to send their personal information via an email message.

The "EarthLink Your Account Has Been Deactivated" Phishing Scam

From: EarthLink Support <mysecurityservice@earthlink.net>
Sent: Thursday, August 22, 2019 10:53 AM
Subject: EarthLink Billing Support : Your Account Has Been Deactivated
EarthLink
Espanol
Alert: Your EarthLink Account Has Been Deactivated
Dear Subscriber,
Due To Multiple Payment Rejected , We Have Decided To Deactivate Your EarthLink Account For The Following Problems Below.
Your Bank Has Denied Our Request For Payment Due To :
YOUR CARD HAS BEEN DECLINED BY YOUR BANK
YOUR BILLING ADDRESS DOES NOT EXIST
YOUR PIN DOES NOT MATCH OUR RECORDS
We Will Be Forced To Terminate Your Webmail Access And Your Email Content Will Be Deleted If You Do Not Click The Link Below And Make Payment With Another Card In 24hrs Of Receiving This Message.
You Will Not Be Allowed To Reconnect , Signup For A New Account If Your Current EarthLink Account Is Suspended .
Please Delete And Cancel This Message If You Will Like To Disconnect and Deactivate Your EarthLink Account/Webmail Permanently Or CLICK HERE AND MAKE PAYMENT WITH ANOTHER CARD Immediately.
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