******@youroutlookactivity.com phishing scam?

Question

Microsoft Account Security Alert

Dear cecilkphilip,

We've detected some suspicious activity on your Microsoft account. To keep your account safe, we need you to verify your identity.

If you feel like this is a mistake, Kindly reply to this email with your name and phone number so we can verify your identity.

If you're not able to verify your identity, your access to Microsoft services might be limited.

Thank you for helping us maintain the security of your account.

The Microsoft Security Team

This is a service email related to your use of a Microsoft product or service. Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA

they're directly asking to respond with my name and phone number. i wonder if it's a phishing scam in an attempt to steal my identity.

Answer 1

I'm happy I could provide reassurance. When identifying phishing emails, remember to be cautious and inquire first. Safeguarding your account's security is crucial.

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Answer 2

Hello CECILPHILIP, thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Community. I am here to help and provide assistance with any questions or concerns you may have.

Fraudulent email messages have been received warning about potential account access attempts, fake verifications, or even threats of account closure.

As you mentioned, these emails are a typical example of phishing attempts, a fraudulent practice aiming to deceive and obtain personal information. Never provide any personal information via email, Microsoft will never ask you for this.

Legitimate emails from Microsoft will come from this address: ******@accountprotection.microsoft.com

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-bil...

If an email does not come from this trusted source, I recommend right-clicking on the email and selecting "Report" and then "Report phishing" to help Microsoft improve its algorithm and prevent future phishing cases.

Additionally, you could create a mail rule to directly send such messages to the spam folder.

Let me know if you have any other questions or if there's anything else I can do to assist you.

Answer 3

Yes, these scams have been going on for years. Microsoft would never reach out to you like that.

Answer 4

thank you