info@defendersupport via srv248.main-hosting.eu

I received the following email today:

Dear User,


We Thank you on the completion of your 1 year Defender Protection Plan with 24/7 technical support,
We have charged you $150 for the 12 months of subscription from your account.
We tried to contact you on your register number for queries but could not get through.
Deduction of amount will appear on your account within 24 hours,
If you have any questions or wish to cancel the renewal,
Please connect us on +1 877-777-6295 within 2 working days.

Thank You
Peter Smith
Finance Team
Helpline number +1 877-777-6295
Defender Team
1303 west Jefferson Boulevard, Suit 200
Los Angeles, CA, USA 90094

I never purchased anything from this individual.  How can I be sure my accounts have not been hacked?

Thank you.

Hi catherineburke1, I am Paulo. I'm an Independent Advisor.

It is definitely just a fraud email luring you to contact them. Just mark it as spam or report it.

See this thread if it helps
https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/for...

You can also check this article on how to report suspicious emails:
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-to-rep...

(Standard disclaimer: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.)

I hope this helps with your concern.

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