RTPROFamily Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 This was in our hotmail mail today. Is it a scam? I am not sure and I didn't mark it as safe , should it go to the spam file? Thanks, Darla Dear Account User This Email is from Hotmail Customer Care and we are sending it to every Hotmail user's accounts owner for safety. we are having congestion due to the anonymous registration of Hotmail accounts so we are shutting down some Hotmail accounts and your account was among those to be deleted. We are sending this email to you so that you can verify and let us know if you still want to use this account. If you are still interested please confirm your account by filling the space below.Your User name, password, date of birth and your country information would be needed to verify your account. Due to the congestion in all Hotmail users and removal of all unused Hotmail accounts, Hotmail would be shutting down all unused Accounts, You will have to confirm your E-mail by filling out your Login Information below after clicking the reply button, or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons. * Username: ............................... * Password: ................................ * Date of Birth: ............................ * Country Or Territory: ................. After following the instructions in the sheet, your account will not be interrupted and will continue as normal. Thanks for your attention to this request. We apologize for any inconveniences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michiganbowhunter_SQ2 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I wouldn't do it. If anything, I would email it to hotmail and ask them if it is true. Some places will tell you they do not ask for that information over emails. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammerforged Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 I wouldn't do it. If anything, I would email it to hotmail and ask them if it is true. Some places will tell you they do not ask for that information over emails. I have to agree here, forward it to Hotmail and they should tell you if it is legit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 It's a scam Darla. Delete it check it out here http://emailsupport.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!5D6F5A79A79B6708!7764.entry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Don't know Darla, but don't think I would be filling it out and returning it. Think like Lee suggested I would contact them and ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTPROFamily Posted April 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks everyone, How do I report it? I am not very computer literate. Randy usually takes care of this stuff. Thanks again, Darla Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 How to Contact Us For more information about our privacy practices, go to the full Microsoft Online Privacy Statement. Or write us using our Web form. If you have a technical or general support question, please visit http://support.microsoft.com to learn more about Microsoft Support offerings. Security of Your Personal Information Microsoft is committed to protecting the security of your personal information. We use a variety of security technologies and procedures to help protect your personal information from unauthorized access, use, or disclosure. For example, we store the personal information you provide on computer systems with limited access, which are located in controlled facilities. When we transmit highly confidential information (such as a credit card number or password) over the Internet, we protect it through the use of encryption, such as the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) protocol. If a password is used to help protect your accounts and personal information, it is your responsibility to keep your password confidential. Do not share this information with anyone. If you are sharing a computer with anyone you should always log out before leaving a site or service to protect access to your information from subsequent users. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckee Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks everyone, How do I report it? I am not very computer literate. Randy usually takes care of this stuff. Thanks again, Darla You don't have to report it Darla. They are already aware of this scam. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mossyhorn Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Yeah I notice it say in the first line they are sending it to everyone, but later it say we are sending this to you because your account appears on a list. If thats the case then isnt everyones name on the list??????? SCAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tink Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 SCAM SCAM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWSmith Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hey Darla...BTW..This Email is a Scam as well. I'm fairly sure nobody is just going to give me 20 million dollars Dear Friend, Due to the problems and difficulties involved to wire the twenty million dollars to your bank account, I have arragement for the money to be packaged and sent to you by cargo delivery. This method is very safe and confidential because I will registre the cargo as diplomatic material and the DHL will deliver it to your house. Also I will courier to you all the documents to cover the cargo of the money to you. From my own view this is the only way that this funds can get to you because any other way will cost much money and waste of time. If you are ready to receive this funds as I have suggested then pick up your phone and ring me so that we conclude this matter now and with my plans already on ground you will receive the funds by cargo on friday and I will join the same flight to ensure the safty of the money. reconfirm your mobile phone and home address where i will bring the cargo to call me on telephone XXX XXXXXXXXX. Regards, Mr. Victor Mfon Director, CBN Bank Lagos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leo Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 It's a scam Darla. Delete it check it out here http://emailsupport.spaces.live.com/Blog/cns!5D6F5A79A79B6708!7764.entry SCAM SCAM SCAM! Assume anyone sending you an email asking for personal information is a scammer. Also assume if they call you by phone and won't give you a number to call back they are scammers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michihunter Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Hey Darla- You'll have to send me your credit card and social security numbers for me to verify if it is a scam!!:D When in doubt, always err on the safe side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flintlock1776 Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 Scam!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NS whitetail Posted April 7, 2009 Report Share Posted April 7, 2009 (edited) when I just signed into msn messenger, I got somewhat the same thing :rolleyes: it said this : Important service announcement: As part of a recent system enhancement, we need you to change your e-mail address to continue signing in to the Windows Live Messenger Service. To ensure that your access is not blocked and to learn more, go to.... I deleted it Edited April 7, 2009 by NS whitetail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swohiodave Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 SCAM SCAM SCAM!!! why would they need your password! please ignore or change your account! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunt or be Hunted Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 SCAM! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoythunter37 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 DONT DO IT!!! It may be apart of that huge virus scam that is goin on. I would run your virus scan before entering any more passwords or anything like that to save from ID Theft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ildrhntr Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Scam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adjam5 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 Scam...no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turkeygirl87 Posted April 8, 2009 Report Share Posted April 8, 2009 i have a hotmail and i have never seen that email so yea i would say it is BS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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