Windows 10: Account upgrade scam

Discus and support Account upgrade scam in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; 7 INCOMING MAILS ON HOLD from: *** Email address is removed for privacy *** Dear user, Microsoft is holding 7 of your incoming messages because... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PatrickWalsh CSP, May 19, 2020.

  1. PATRICKWALSH CSP
    PatrickWalsh CSP Win User

    Account upgrade scam


    7 INCOMING MAILS ON HOLD

    from: *** Email address is removed for privacy ***

    Dear user,

    Microsoft is holding 7 of your incoming messages because your email account has not been upgraded.

    If you wish to read keep using your email, kindly click below to upgrade account



    UPGRADE NOW

    Note: In 24 hours, all Inactive Microsoft accounts will be deactivated.


    Microsoft respects your privacy. Read our privacy policy for more information.

    Microsoft Corporation
    One Microsoft Way
    Redmond, WA 98052

    :)
     
    PatrickWalsh CSP, May 19, 2020
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  2. VESAO
    Vesao Win User

    Remove account

    I suggest you backup your personalized files first before removing the account.
    To delete an account, follow these steps:
    1. Press WIN + X keys and click Command Prompt (Admin) from the menu.
    2. Type the following command and press Enter. Replace test with the name of your sister's account. Code:
     
    Vesao, May 19, 2020
    #2
  3. SMEED
    Smeed Win User
    Smeed, May 19, 2020
    #3
  4. JSSSSSSSSS
    Jsssssssss Win User

    Account upgrade scam

    Jsssssssss, May 19, 2020
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