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Hello,
I like to address my issue as I received the email from ******@aol.com which stated this;
MlCR0S0FT
Hello Customer,
You are still using the old settings.
You will not be able to receive any new Emails unless you update.
Kindly update before losing your Email access.
Update Now
Thank you for being a valued Outlook Customer.
Please do not reply to this email.
Kindly. let me know if this is legit or not? As I never expected this to be received and I dont want to lose any of my stuff.
Thank you!
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That's a phishing attempt and absolutely not legit.
Why would Microsoft send mails with an aol.com address? And why would they spell their name Micr0soft?
Delete this mail and don't click on any links in this mail.
Thank you for the clarification. As, for a bit I get abit in shock and confused too somehow that why Microsoft is sending me this email out of nowhere.
AI answer
The email you received is likely a phishing scam. Legitimate emails from Microsoft regarding your account will always come from specific domains such as microsoft.com, microsoftsupport.com, or mail.support.microsoft.com. An email from an address like ********@aol.com does not meet these criteria and is suspicious.
It is advisable not to click on any links or provide any personal information in response to this email. If you have concerns about your account, it is best to log in directly through the official Microsoft website and check for any notifications there.
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