Microsoft Urgent Mail Scam: How to Spot the Fake Email Before You Fall Victim
Microsoft is warning users about a growing scam email that claims to be an urgent warning from Microsoft about their email account, appearing official and time-sensitive. To spot this scam, be cautious of emails that create a sense of urgency and are sent from unfamiliar sources.
Microsoft has issued a warning about a scam email claiming to be an urgent message from Microsoft about an email account issue, which looks and feels official but is actually a phishing attempt. The emails often create a sense of urgency to prompt recipients into taking action. To spot these scams, experts advise looking for spelling mistakes, generic greetings, and suspicious links or attachments. Scammers can also use Microsoft's own branding to make the emails appear legitimate.