Windows 10: Possible scam email

Discus and support Possible scam email in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; I received the following email message this morning and I am not certain it is valid. Please help: Microsoft account Security info replacement Someone... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by PhiHarr2, Jan 22, 2020.

  1. PHIHARR2
    PhiHarr2 Win User

    Possible scam email


    I received the following email message this morning and I am not certain it is valid. Please help:

    Microsoft account
    Security info replacement
    Someone started a process to replace all of the security info for the Microsoft account pw*****.
    If this was you, click the button below to bypass the waiting period by using your existing security info.
    This was me
    If this wasn't you, someone else might be trying to take over pw*****. Click here and we'll help you protect this account.
    If you don't recognize the Microsoft account pw*****, you can click here to remove your email address from that account.
    Thanks,
    The Microsoft account team

    I have yet to respond to this message.

    Thank you.

    Phil

    :)
     
    PhiHarr2, Jan 22, 2020
    #1
  2. SHARIEF K
    Sharief K Win User

    Possible scam?

    Hi Thomas,

    I can understand the situation you are going through. To help you further, we need the following information.

    • Which Microsoft website have you visited?
    • What is the phone number that you have contacted?
    • What is the make and model of the computer?

    I suggest you to refer to the links for more information on possible scams.

    Avoid scams that use the Microsoft name fraudulently

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/safety/online-privacy/msname.aspx

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam

    HOW TO: Report the Microsoft phone scam - Microsoft Security

    @ bhringer, thank you for bringing this to our notice.

    Please get back to us with the above information.
     
    Sharief K, Jan 22, 2020
    #2
  3. DESIREE YAU
    Desiree Yau Win User
    Desiree Yau, Jan 22, 2020
    #3
  4. SMEED
    Smeed Win User

    Possible scam email

    Smeed, Jan 22, 2020
    #4
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