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Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 7:31 pm
by Juanita
Am I being paranoid? Just need advice as to whether the attached email is genuine or some sort of scam.

Re: Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 7:43 pm
by Redwoodsman
Looks dodgy - see the “from” - ******@aim.com
- treat with extreme caution -
ADVICE-do not open any attachment or make any reply to it

And - see Microsoft site re Outlook

Re: Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 7:56 pm
by Paul M
I use outlook and haven’t had any such notification! Also, what business who make changes on Christmas Day!

Re: Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:21 pm
by Shiva
Total scam. Giveaway is the originating email address which is nothing to do with Microsoft. You are not Paranoid, just properly careful.

Re: Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:38 pm
by Juanita
Thanks for confirming my initial thoughts. Merry Christmas to everyone!

Re: Is this for real?

PostPosted: Wed Dec 22, 2021 8:40 pm
by Floreus
Juanita wrote:Am I being paranoid? Just need advice as to whether the attached email is genuine or some sort of scam.

Delete...now... it's a scam...