Hotmail scam is still just a scam. Phishing ploy a rerun from 2008.
Here we go again...Phishing never ends.
The following and any email like it is a fake:
"
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 Info below after clicking the reply botton or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.
* Username: ................................
* Password: ................................
* Date of Birth: ............................
* Country Or Territory: .................
Other similar emails may seek to get your social security number or other personal information. Guys, PayPal and Bank of Whatever or Hotmail or other such companies NEVER try to get you to send them such information via unsecured emails. Never give out such information via email under any circumstances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
The following and any email like it is a fake:
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| Windows Live Hotmail Alert!!!!!!!! |
| CONFIRM YOUR WINDOWS LIVE ACCOUNT SERVICES. VERIFY YOUR HOTMAIL ACCOUNT NOW TO AVOID IT CLOSED !!!!!!!!! |
Dear Account Owner
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 Info below after clicking the reply botton or your account will be suspended within 24 hours for security reasons.
* Username: ................................
* Password: ................................
* Date of Birth: ............................
* Country Or Territory: .................
Sincerely,
The Windows Live Hotmail Team."
The Windows Live Hotmail Team."
Other similar emails may seek to get your social security number or other personal information. Guys, PayPal and Bank of Whatever or Hotmail or other such companies NEVER try to get you to send them such information via unsecured emails. Never give out such information via email under any circumstances!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!