From Microsoft or is it a scam?

Question

Was the notice "Your Microsoft storage is almost full" from Microsoft or is it a scam?

Answer 1

To determine if a “Your Microsoft storage is almost full” notice is legitimate or a scam, you need to examine a few key details. Microsoft will generally send such alerts through official channels, like your registered Microsoft email (Outlook, Hotmail, or Live), the OneDrive app, or notifications when you sign into your Microsoft account. Legitimate messages will usually address you by your real name or the email associated with your account, and the links will point to a Microsoft domain, typically https://account.microsoft.com or https://onedrive.live.com.

Scam messages often have telltale signs: generic greetings like “Dear user,” urgent language (“immediate action required”), spelling or grammar mistakes, and links that don’t go to a Microsoft domain. Hover over links (without clicking) to check the actual URL. If it looks suspicious or asks for sensitive information like your password outside the Microsoft login page, it’s almost certainly a scam.

The safest way to confirm is to log in directly to your Microsoft account via a browser, not via any link in the email or notification, and check your storage usage under OneDrive settings. If your storage really is full or near full, it will show there. You can also manage storage or purchase more through https://account.microsoft.com/services.

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Marcin