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Story summary
- Urgent-sounding scam emails masquerade as warnings from trusted companies, including Microsoft Corporation (Microsoft), pressuring recipients to act to prevent email access loss.
- Recipients can spot key indicators such as a generic greeting, a false sender address, and alarming language.
- Experts recommend verifying emails through official channels and using strong antivirus software to block phishing attempts.
- Readers should pause and verify before acting on urgent emails to avoid scams.
