Is this email legitimate? Is my account going to be deactivated?

11. December 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Hotmail, Outlook.com · Tags: , , , , , ,
I received an email that says it is from Windows Live Customer Care (*** Email address is removed for privacy ***).  It says this is my final warning that I need to upgrade my account or it will be deactivated.  It asks for my full name, user name, password, year of birth, and country.  Is this email legitimate?

ERROR 609

27. November 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Hotmail, Outlook.com · Tags: , , , , , , , ,
Hi, I've received the following message: 
Attention FINAL WARNING
 Error Code: 609 
E-mail Services Mail Administrator  

 Dear Customer,  This is an automatic message from our server as a final reminder; If you no longer wish to use your e-mail account, then you can safely ignore this email. If you do want to keep your account active, then simply update the error code below;   

Error 609   

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.  
Regards Mail Administrator. 

When I click on ERROR 609 it takes me to Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 cumulative update: November 2012 - an article. 

I can't understand what I need to do next. Please help! Thanks.

Maria.

PHISHING XPEDISION?

03. October 2012 · Write a comment · Categories: Hotmail, Outlook.com · Tags: , ,

DEAR SIR OR MADAM;


I RECENTLY GOT THIS MESSAGE BY E-MAIL:

From: *** Email address is removed for privacy ***
To: *** Email address is removed for privacy ***
Subject: FINAL WARNING FOR GENERAL ACCOUNT UPDATE
Date: Wed, 19 Sep 2012 02:39:51 -0400


Dear Valid User,

Update your account to avoid been locked, click here to update your account now. We apologies for any inconvenience.

Thank you
Customer Care

IF THIS IS A REAL MESSAGE FROM MICROSOFT, WHY DON'T YOU HIRE SOMEONE WHO IS LITERATE IN ENGLISH?  IF, AS I SUSPECT, IT IS A PHISHING XPEDITION WHY DON';T YOU PUT "TINA" IN PRISON?

Best RFegards

Dave