Correct, that is not for real. It's a scam and phishing attempt. Don't click on any links, just delete it.
Several emails daily from AOL addresses wanting me to click link to keep from losing my emails & content.
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Marilyn Maple
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Several emails daily from AOL addresses wanting me to click link to keep from losing my emails & content. is this real? My account for 365 is up to date. This is message in emails.
Mailbox Upgrade ©2026
Dear Valued Customer, This is to notify you for the final time that we will have to stop processing incoming email and files on your account.
Since you have refused to upgrade your account to our new service, we will be forced to De-activate your account if this notice is ignored.
Note: This upgrade is required immediately after receiving this message. After updating, if you receive messages like this just ignore. Thanks,
Mailbox Service © 2026
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Erland Sommarskog 132.9K Reputation points2026-02-10T22:08:42.93+00:00 -
Marilyn Maple 20 Reputation points
2026-02-10T22:16:29.5+00:00 Could it have anything to do with not being Microsoft 11?
Want to cover all bases but will keep deleting.
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Erland Sommarskog 132.9K Reputation points
2026-02-10T22:20:30.75+00:00 Didn't you say that the mail were coming from AOL? Why would Microsoft send mails from AOL? And use the monikers "Mailbox Upgrade" and "Mailbox Service"?
Even to be a phishing attempt, it is pretty lame.
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Marilyn Maple 20 Reputation points
2026-02-10T22:33:14.5066667+00:00 Thank you, delete delete delete. Got it
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