Definitely, this is a scam. Law enforcement or Microsoft would never send an email asking for payment in cases involving illegal activity.
I think I'm being scammed, but I want to make sure. (Though I may be in the wrong place.)
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Edwin Quantrall
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I got the attached in my e-mail today. Is it real or am I being scammed?
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Craig Long 17,815 Reputation points2026-02-07T18:59:04.07+00:00 Don't click on any links in a suspicious email. If you want to upgrade the software you already own, do it on the official website or in the app.
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Craig Long 17,815 Reputation points
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Edwin Quantrall 20 Reputation points
2026-02-08T01:51:26.22+00:00 Okay, thanks. Just wanted to make absolutely sure.
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