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Taffy087

MOST URGENT - Is this a scam: Verify/activate my email account within 24 hours or lose it

Just received this:

There was no Microsoft flag on the email:

Is this a scam?

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Taffy087

1. Without seeing the email & link provided. (Continue with verification) ... it is difficult for us to tell.

However I suspect it is a phishing scam designed to frighten people into clicking a link that doesn't go to Microsoft.(The snip you provided re E-MAIL activation <*** Email address is removed for privacy ***>does sound suspicious.)

2. Phishing email messages often contain phrases like: