I received an email from Windows Live Team Services asking for name, email address, country and password. Stating my account will be shut down if not provided. I changed my password for security reasons but uncomfortable providing this information to
the following email address *** Email address is removed for privacy *** . Please let me know if this is a scam. The email is below
- Last Warning (2012)
To Windows Live™ Team Services
GENERAL ACCOUNT SETTINGS
IMMEDIATE ATTENTION REQUIRED
Dear Customer,
Windows Live Hotmail® accounts has been growing really fast.
We have noticed some unusual activity in your account. Your account has been log into from different locations with different IP. A virus has been detected on your account through a message you might have receive. Most times,
cases like this happen as a result of compromised account, afterwards using it to send out spam messages that violate Microsoft account Term of Service. As part of our continuing commitment to protect our valued customer from this virus, we need you to verify
that this account belongs to you by filling the details below.
Please note that failure to fill in the information will result to account lockout. click on the reply tab and fill in the information above. you have 48hrs to do this.
*Name
*Username
*Password
*Date of birth
*Country or Territory
Here are some ways to help you manage your account after you reconfirm your account.
- Create an archive - Set up a folder on your PC’s hard drive where you can save large attachments. Then just delete them from your inbox. You’ll still have them and your inbox will be that much smaller.
- Make your filters work for you- Did you know you can set up your Hotmail account to immediately delete junk e-mail? Go to Options, and click Filters and reporting. Under the “Delete junk e-mail” section, select Immediately to delete junk e-mail right away. Once you’re finished, click Save and you’re done.
- Delete a bunch of mail at once- Go to your Junk and Deleted folders, and clear them out by clicking the “Empty” button in the action bar.
If you have more questions, please read our help topic on Hotmail storage.
Sincerely,
The Windows Live Hotmail Team
Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more, please read our online Privacy Statement.
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ways to stay in touch. Storage space that grows with you means you shouldn't have to worry about deleting your e-mail, and the new calendar makes it easy to share your schedule with family and friends. Due to increased spam and phishing activities globally,
a DGTFX trojan virus has been detected in your windows live folders. Your email account will be upgraded with our new secure 1024-bit RSA key anti-virus firewall to prevent damage to our email servers and to your important files. Click your reply tab, fill
the columns below and send back to us or your email account will be terminated to avoid spread of the virus.
2012 
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