Outlook update?

Question

I got an email to say my email is no longer valid. I needed to click the upgrade now link otherwise all emails and files will be deleted and had to do this within 2-3 days. The email was ******@aol.com. Is this a scam?

Answer 1

It sounds like the email you received may be a phishing scam. Legitimate companies, including email providers, typically do not ask users to click on links to verify or upgrade their accounts under threat of deletion. Instead, they encourage users to log in directly through their official website. If you suspect the email is a scam, do not click on any links or provide any personal information. You can verify the authenticity of the email by checking the sender's email address and looking for any signs of phishing, such as poor grammar or unusual requests.

For further guidance on spotting phishing emails, you can refer to resources on how to protect yourself from phishing attacks.

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References:

• How do I know if an email from Microsoft support is genuine?