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Technical News & Discussion => Windows News & Discussion => Topic started by: stevenrw on Jan 19, 2015, 13:36:09

Title: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: stevenrw on Jan 19, 2015, 13:36:09
Its so difficult these days innit?

I just got an Email from "Microsoft Corporation Account Service" regarding "Reactivation of Microsoft Account"

It all looks legit on the face of it, until you look closer. The usual way to spot scams is that there are normally minor grammatical or punctuation errors, or there are some mild threats of something bad happening if you don't comply. And sure enough all the warning signs are here.

I've copied and pasted the text in bold below.


Dear User,

For your own Security, We are having a system Re-activation of all Microsoft Account.

Please click and follow the link below to Sign In & Re-activate your account to avoid closure !.

Update Here

Thank you


So be warned!! Don't touch that link!

Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: Lance on Jan 19, 2015, 13:43:53
A definite scam!
Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: Simon on Jan 19, 2015, 14:11:26
Basically, anything with links to 'your account' should be seen as malicious.  Most reputable companies wouldn't request such actions via email. 
Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: Clive on Jan 19, 2015, 15:24:33
Definitely a scam.  God knows what malware it will download to your computer. 
Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: Steve on Jan 19, 2015, 16:43:17
Quote from: Clive on Jan 19, 2015, 15:24:33
Definitely a scam.  God knows what malware it will download to your computer.

A version of Windows :evil:
Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: zappaDPJ on Jan 19, 2015, 18:26:07
 :lol:
Title: Re: Is this a Scam or not
Post by: Technical Ben on Jan 19, 2015, 21:11:59
Quote from: Steve on Jan 19, 2015, 16:43:17
A version of Windows :evil:

Reminds me of all those people complaining about companies having all their information, DRM, private messages etc. The post such comments on Facebook while using Windows logged in on their Live account. ;)