i got mail saying mail administration"b<***removed PII***>******@aol.com" is that a sapam

Question

i got email from it says its from mail administrator.

b<removed PII>******@aol.com

email shot down in prosses.

is this a spam

Answer 1

Yes that's 100% because aol.com is NOT a Microsoft address, it is a third party free email service anyone can sign up a free account and send emails from there.

A leigitimate email from Microsoft regarding your account always comes from domains ending in @accountprotection.microsoft.com

Answer 2

It appears that you may have received a spam email. Emails claiming to be from a "mail administrator" often aim to create a sense of urgency or concern, prompting recipients to take action, such as clicking links or providing personal information. If the email contains suspicious content or requests sensitive information, it is advisable to treat it as spam and not engage with it. Always verify the sender's email address and be cautious with unsolicited messages.

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References:

• I think I'm being scammed, but I want to make sure. (Though I may be in the wrong place.) - Microsoft Q&A
• Does the following signify a virus? - Microsoft Q&A