"Due to recent login failures, be informed that your e-mail has a very low security level and can easily be accessed by any third party." and wants me to click on a link to move to a secure server.  Is this junk/scam??  How do I tell?
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.
I just received this email from *** Email address is removed for privacy ***  Scam?
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.
 
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