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Any time I have a question about something being a scam that comes from what looks like a reputable source I go to their website and see if I can complete the action that they are requesting from there. I never click on a link posted in the email. Also, if you have questions about the authenticity of the email forward via online website to the security/fraud section and inquire if it is from them or not. Ann in TN
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I would say SCAM big time don't answer
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SCAM>>>SCAM>>>>SCAM>>>>> Hope you didn't reply!
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Always type in the address you want to go to and make sure it is for the one you want. Never go straight from your email account. This is a pain, but that is what the scammers and frauds do to honest people.
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I have a free hotmail account. It's a scam. Delete it. Your program should have put it automatically in the 'junk' folder. :-D
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SewExtreme, I thought the same thing.. I was wondering why it went to my inbox??
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SCAM, and I thank you for putting this post out for others to see and read and become aware.
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HOE YOU REPORTED IT TO THE HOTMAIL !!!!!!
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I had two of these same messages about my yahoo account when I logged on this morning. I marked them as spam and deleted.
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Originally Posted by mile hi quilter
SewExtreme, I thought the same thing.. I was wondering why it went to my inbox??
1. can't find a better use for their thinking skills 2. keep inventing ways to trick trusting people :-D PS: Hotmail verifies active accounts by you opening your account up at least once a month. It could be a longer period of time but it is definitely connected to you simply opening your account and at least looking at it. Hope this helps! :-D |
It is a scam so don't buy into this. I have gotten this one before and forwarded it to the server with a note. They e-mailed me back saying they would never do this and thanking me for letting them know.
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SCAM!!!
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Originally Posted by Lucy90
SCAM!!!
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DELETE! DELETE! DELETE! Scam with a capital "S"..never give your social security number or password for sure! Most places will call rather than e-mail. Do NOT reply to the msg.
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I've received this several times & it is a scam. Hotmail had me forward the info to them so they could trace it. Since then I haven't received any more.
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SPAM BIG TIME
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This is a scam. I got one of these and do not even use hotmail.
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Originally Posted by mile hi quilter
I received this e-mail this morning, the actual e-mail has the windows logo, and looks very real.. has anyone else received this???Thinking scam but dont want to loose my e-mail acct...
Dear Account User, This message is from our data base center to all free Hotmail account owners. We are currently upgrading our data base and e-mail account center. We are deleting all unused accounts to create more space for new accounts. To prevent your account from closing, you will have to update it below so we will know that it's a presently used account. To do this, You have to click on your reply button to reply back to this message and then you fill the information below. * Username : ……………………….. * Password: …………………………. * Date of Birth: ……………………… * Country Or Territory: …………… Characters: Enter the 8 characters you see Warning!!! Account owner that fails to verify his/her account after 24 hours of receiving this warning will lose his or her account permanently. Sincerely, The Windows Live Hotmail Team |
Do NOT reply or answer this email. If you can contact the company by phone from your end, do. This is a scam. Companys will not ask this information from you.
Bad email. Scam, phishing. There is a new one I heard about the other night, it is a phishing scam but they called it something else. |
Have you been using your Hotmail....I have hotmail and I didn't get that email.....don't give them your information, it's a scam...
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Here is the MSN Windows Live link. This is directly to the HOTMAIL safety and information area. Click here and look around. There is probably a place to report (send the email) what you got. Hope it helps.
http://explore.live.com/windows-live...ay-more-secure |
DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS! This is not how those places operate!
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SCAM
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Do Not reply. no legitimate email from a free email source would ask for that kind of info. really doubt you would loose your account if you don't subscribe, but i have seen where a persons account was taken over by an illegitimate source and used to send spam. led to many difficulties. instead contact hotmail directly rather than respond to email also let them know that you received this and who sent if the info is included. good luck. :?:
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I have returned several of these to hotmail to see if they are valid. They are not from a current or valid email address and are to always be ignored.
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Thats a scam no doubt.
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Yes I got that one about 6 months ago and did not do a thing about it. My thought was If "they" contacted me then "they" must know my account is active and if "they" would just look at all the activity that goes on with my account "they" would not be sending be this "letter". I believe I sent it to the scam link on Hotmail, too.
So many dishonest people out there anymore. :-( |
Don't do it!!!!!!!
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Thank you all so much for your input, well its been 24 hrs. and my hotmail is alive and well,LOL and I did report it, and changed my password..... have a great evening..
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I checked snopes.com, too. Yup, it's a scam!!
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I would not give them any information.
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Reputable companies do not send stuff like this out! Delete it. GG
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SCAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PAHHLEZE....Why would any service you have, ask you for your birthday? Turn these guys over to Hotmail and the Feds.
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This is definitely a scam they would never ask all those questions. Don't don't don't answer, download any attachments or anything else with personally calling your server to find out about this.
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Bad Bad Bad, why do people do this? When I've gotten this sort of stuff, I've forwarded it to the appropriate site, pay pal or whoever, so they know someone is pulling a scam. They need to be aware somthing is going on.
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Scam! They never send emails, first clue is "Dear Acct holder", they would know your name, once you give them your info they steal your identity........also, look for misspelled words and errors and different language. I got a few last month and sent it in for phishing scam.
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SCAM. all hotmails account holders did not get this.
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Definitely a SCAM!, delete it, and go thru your regular email addy.
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DOB/country question....raises the hair on my neck!
It's def a SCAM !! Also would not start off with" Dear acct holder" |
I recieved one of those, didn't do what it said and I still have an account so yes it is a SCAM! Don't answer just delete.
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