I received this offer by email from this link below

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I received this offer by email from this link below

Rafael Allende 0

|| | -------- | Microsoft Rewards

Microsoft Rewards

|| || Enter for a chance to win

|| || It’s your chance at $1,000,000 USD cash, one of three customizable Mercedes-Benz cars, or must-have tech like a Copilot+ PC, ROG Xbox Ally X, and more. https://t90.microsoftstore.microsoft.com/r/?id=hba4c5409,1adea9f9,1afa5e08&e=b2NpZD1BSURfZW1hX1BST19TRTI1MjMxX0ZZMjZfUmVhY3RpdmF0aW9uX01pY3Jvc29mdFJld2FyZHNfU3dlZXBzX2VuX1VT&s=IZuoszo74r_llBU-yoV35Qezoj-sscOJt82McLia0PI

|| | -------- | Microsoft Rewards

Microsoft Rewards

|| || Enter for a chance to win

|| || It’s your chance at $1,000,000 USD cash, one of three customizable Mercedes-Benz cars, or must-have tech like a Copilot+ PC, ROG Xbox Ally X, and more.

Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T19:25:21.2966667+00:00

Is this a legit offer? How can I tell that it is not a scam

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Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T19:25:21.2966667+00:00

Is this a legit offer? How can I tell that it is not a scam

Answer 1

here is my answer to my question: Thank you for interceding in behalf of Microsoft...Marcin Policht • Follow 83,350 Reputation points• MVP • Volunteer Moderator

You are correct, I did think you have authority in coming to the aid of not just myself who has been using supporting ever since 1980 when version 2 of the MS DOS was popular. I honestly dis agree with your point that this is not a Microsoft issue.. Their services should have a tracking device that when someone uses their domain name, that it should be redirected and defined as SPAM... There are too many younger and older users that do not understand the matter of Spam and phishing. If you or I had someone misrepresenting us and we cared about our reputation, we would do what we can to defend it. Right? I know that I don't have the funds, resources and the multiple employees to come to the aid of most users... Can you kindly send the concerns that I address to someone that can do something about this awful misuse to the unknowing public... I am only 78 years old and I was hoping someone can come to the aid of this important deceptive redirects... thanks again for trying to help. Rafael

Answer 2

I guess that your system requires that we ask the same question as an answer... Here is my concern again: I think that with your powerful tools available to Microsoft, that you should be able to find the redirected direction and put a stop to it... Otherwise, many inexperienced humble users will be mislead and taken advantage of... YOUR name is being used, and you should be the defender of very trusting users. Are you not concern of your reputation??? If not that is REALLY very bad... You are the giant and we are the users hoping that you will protect us... Rafael

Answer 3

Marcin Policht 85,510 MVP Volunteer Moderator

Yep, this is a scam.

The giveaway claim is designed to grab attention with unrealistic prizes, and the link uses a tracking-style subdomain to make it look official. Scammers commonly imitate large brands like Microsoft and dress up phishing links so they appear legitimate at a glance.

You should not click the link or enter any information. If you already clicked it, avoid signing in and clear your browser session. If you entered credentials, change your Microsoft password immediately and enable two-factor authentication.

The safe approach is to ignore and delete the email. If you want to double-check anything in the future, always go directly to the official site instead of using links from unsolicited emails.

If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

hth

Marcin

Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T20:33:59.9766667+00:00

How is it possible that they can use your domain name... There is no question that it is your domain name, so how can it be a scam? Please give me an answer... Thank you in advance
Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T20:35:52.9666667+00:00

I don't know why I must give an answer to my question... see my question again: How is it possible that they can use your domain name... There is no question that it is your domain name, so how can it be a scam? Please give me an answer... Thank you in advance
Marcin Policht 85,510 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-03-28T21:01:42.6933333+00:00

It looks convincing because parts of it are real. The domain “microsoft.com” at the end is genuine, and large companies often use many subdomains for marketing and tracking links. A URL like t90.microsoftstore.microsoft.com can exist under Microsoft’s control, so seeing “microsoft.com” does not automatically make the message itself trustworthy.

What scammers do is mix legitimate infrastructure with deceptive messaging. Sometimes they send emails that include real Microsoft-owned links, but the email itself is not actually from Microsoft. Other times they use those links as a redirect. The link can briefly pass through a real Microsoft domain and then forward you to a completely different site that captures your information. That final destination is what matters, not just the first domain you see.

It’s also possible to make links appear one way while behaving another way. For example, the visible text might look like a Microsoft URL, but the underlying hyperlink goes somewhere else. That’s why hovering over the link or inspecting it matters, though even that isn’t foolproof if redirects are involved.

Another angle is that not every email that uses a real domain is authorized. Email sender addresses can be spoofed unless strict authentication checks pass, and many users don’t see the technical details that would reveal that. So you can receive a message that appears to reference Microsoft infrastructure without it actually being an official campaign sent to you.

The key point is that domain recognition alone is not proof of legitimacy. You have to consider the full chain: who sent the email, whether the offer exists on the official site when you navigate there independently, and where the link ultimately takes you after all redirects.

If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

hth

Marcin
Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T21:10:56.2166667+00:00

I think that with your powerful tools available to Microsoft, that you should be able to find the redirected direction and put a stop to it... Otherwise, many inexperienced humble users will be mislead and taken advantage of... YOUR name is being used, and you should be the defender of very trusting users. Are you not concern of your reputation??? If not that is REALLY very bad... You are the giant and we are the users hoping that you will protect us... Rafael
Marcin Policht 85,510 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-03-28T21:31:03.72+00:00

It appears that you're under impression that I work for Microsoft. I'm a volunteer that helps others like yourself to address their requests. That aside, this is not a Microsoft issue (at least not limited to Microsoft). Spam and phishing are appear practically anywhere and no specific company or technology is immune of them. The best way to address this is by education and boosting your technology skills - which incidentally is the purpose of this forum

If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

hth

Marcin
Rafael Allende 0 Reputation points

2026-03-28T21:45:46.39+00:00

Thank you for interceding in behalf of Microsoft...Marcin Policht • Follow 83,350 Reputation points• MVP • Volunteer Moderator

You are correct, I did think you have authority in coming to the aid of not just myself who has been using supporting ever since 1980 when version 2 of the MS DOS was popular. I honestly dis agree with your point that this is not a Microsoft issue.. Their services should have a tracking device that when someone uses their domain name, that it should be redirected and defined as SPAM... There are too many younger and older users that do not understand the matter of Spam and phishing. If you or I had someone misrepresenting us and we cared about our reputation, we would do what we can to defend it. Right? I know that I don't have the funds, resources and the multiple employees to come to the aid of most users... Can you kindly send the concerns that I address to someone that can do something about this awful misuse to the unknowing public... I am only 78 years old and I was hoping someone can come to the aid of this important deceptive redirects... thanks again for trying to help. Rafael
Marcin Policht 85,510 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator

2026-03-28T22:27:14.3066667+00:00

You're welcome

If the above response helps answer your question, remember to "Accept Answer" so that others in the community facing similar issues can easily find the solution. Your contribution is highly appreciated.

hth

Marcin

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