Is this a scam?

James Scott 0 Reputation points
2026-10-13T21:20:36.4066667+00:00

I have received the email below. Is it a scam?

From: E-Mail Sync <thepawpadAToptimum.net> Sent: Monday, October 12, 2026 3:30 PM To: msaATcommunicationDOTcom <msaATcommunicationDOTcom>; msaATcommunicationDOTcom <msaATcommunicationDOTcom> Subject: From Microsoft: New Updates Regarding Your Account.

 

MICROSOFT OUTLOOK. Still haven't updated? Older versions of Outlook Mail will be Deactivated on October 15, 2026. To continue accessing your mailbox , you must accept our updated Terms of Service. wwwDOTdropbox.com/scl/fi/*** If you do not complete this update by October 20, 2026, your mailbox may be deactivated and all stored data may be permanently deleted. Please do not reply to this message, as this mailbox is not monitored @2026 Outlook Support Service.

 

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    2026-10-13T21:20:49.9533333+00:00

    Yes. This is a phishing scam.

    Red flags in the message:

    • The sender is not a Microsoft domain.
    • The message uses urgency and threats such as mailbox deactivation and permanent data deletion.
    • It asks for action through a third-party link instead of a Microsoft account or support channel.
    • Microsoft account emails that are legitimate for account notifications use @accountprotection.microsoft.com.
    • Microsoft support emails use domains such as microsoft.com, microsoftsupport.com, mail.support.microsoft.com, office365support.com, or techsupport.microsoft.com.

    What to do:

    1. Do not click the link, reply, or open attachments.
    2. Report it as phishing in Outlook, then delete it.
    3. If a link was already clicked or information was entered, go directly to the Microsoft account Security page, change the password, review recent activity, and enable two-step verification.
    4. If needed, inspect the message headers and verify the real sender domain.

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