scared!! an authentic mail or a hacking attempt

23. November 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Hotmail, Outlook.com · Tags: , , , , , ,
i received an email from *** Email address is removed for privacy *** asking me to reply them my ID PASS SEcurity que and ans pretending them to be Microsoft. And it said if not provided with the info they might block my account. please tell me that is it an authentic mail or not... please tell me that is it an authentic mail or not..
The mail reads as follow




  

Dear Valued Customer,

Due to congestion in all Windows Live Mail user accounts, there shall be a removal exercise of all used and unused Hotmail/Msn Accounts. Windows Live would be shutting down several accounts as your email address needs to be added to the new Windows Live database. We programed to stop and delete unused email account, you may permanently stop receiving messages to this Email address if not verified.


Kindly verify and let us know if your account is still valid. Click on the reply button and fill in your information:


* User name:
* Password:
* Date of Birth:
* Security Question:
* Answer:
* Country Or Territory:


This back up is necessary for update and to avoid blocking of your account. If you do not respond to this message. you will lose your account permanently.

Thank you for your usual co-operation. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Sincerely,
Member Service Team.

This assumes a reasonable growth rate. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more, please read our online Privacy Statement.
For more information or for general questions regarding your e-mail account, please visit Windows Live Hotmail Help.

Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA ? 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.

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