I got this message, "This is to inform you that your email will be disabled as you have been ignoring our Update messages" WHAT SHOULD I DO

Foster Selma 0 Reputation points
2026-08-27T03:01:05.2166667+00:00

I got this message, "This is to inform you that your email will be disabled as you have been ignoring our Update messages" WHAT SHOULD I DO

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  1. AI answer

    2026-08-27T03:01:20.59+00:00

    That message is most likely a phishing scam.

    What to do:

    1. Do not click any links or open attachments in that message.
    2. Delete the email.
    3. In Outlook, open the message and select Report > Phishing, then delete it.
    4. If the message claims urgent account closure, treat that as a scam sign.
    5. If any link was already clicked or credentials were entered, change the Microsoft account password immediately and enable two-factor authentication.
    6. To verify whether there is a real account issue, check the account directly through Microsoft’s normal sign-in/account pages rather than through the email.

    Microsoft Q&A guidance in similar cases states that Microsoft does not usually send emails pressuring recipients to click a link to avoid losing access, and messages like this are commonly phishing attempts.

    AI-generated content may be incorrect. Read our transparency notes for more information.

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  2. Aetherin 1,385 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-08-27T03:24:38.34+00:00

    Hi @Foster Selma,

    I share the same view as the AI-generated response. The message you received appears suspicious and may be a phishing attempt. Please do not click any links, open any attachments, reply to the message, or provide your password or other personal information.

    You can also report the message in Outlook by selecting Report > Report phishing, and then delete it.

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    If this is a work or school account, I recommend contacting your organization's IT administrator to verify the status of your account and confirm whether any action is actually required.

    If you have already clicked a link in the message or entered your password, please change your password immediately and notify your IT administrator as soon as possible. It is also a good idea to review your account's recent sign-in activity for any unauthorized access.

    I hope this information helps you take the right steps to verify the situation and ensure that your account remains secure.

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