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)‏
10/18/12
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.
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA © 2008 Microsoft Corporation.

The email is asking for my name, password, date of birth and territory/country within the email.  It was sent to my msn.com email address not a hotmail.com address.

 

This is the email that I received:


 


Welcome to Hotmail
The efficient way to do e-mail
Welcome to Hotmail.
Windows MSN Hotmail is faster, safer than ever before and filled with new 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.
                      
* User Name:............................................

* Password:..............................................

* Confirm Password:.................................
* Year of Birth:.........................................

* Country Or Territory:..............................

Note that your password will be encrypted with 1024-bit RSA keys for your password safety.


If you use Hotmail, MSN or Live! you're using Windows Live. Your Hotmail address and password gives you access to the full suite of Windows Live services so you can stay connected with the people and things that matter to you online. Plan your next event, write a blog, create a discussion group, even get updates from other websites you use. - "Your Life, Your Stuff, All Together at Windows Live."
Coming Soon!
Find out what else is new or coming soon to Hotmail.
* You are receiving this message from Windows Live because you are a valued member. Microsoft respects your privacy. To learn more, please read our online Privacy Statement. For more information or questions regarding your e-mail account, visit Windows Live Hotmail Help.
Microsoft Corporation, One Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA 2012 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
hello everyone 
i am vijay and i am getting this email from this id (Removed email address)  asking for account details to update. i think is a spam ....plzz help me

i have pasted whole mail below









ACCOUNT@ UPDATED 

Dear MSN and Hotmail Subscriber,

Our records indicate that your account hasn't been updated by our customer care account services as part of our regular account maintenance. Reply to our Customer Care with your personal information.Do this by clicking the reply tab.

* Full Name:
* User name:
* Password:
* Date of Birth:
* Country Or Territory
:

This back up is necessary to 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 CorporationOne Microsoft Way, Redmond, WA 98052-6399, USA  2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved
AFTER VERIFICATION,A MESSAGE WILL BE SENT TO YOU AFTER WHICH YOU ARE ADVISED TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD IMMEDIATELY

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  2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved