I got email from you and not sure if it's fraudulent b4 I open it

Fred Abdelahad 0 Reputation points
2026-09-02T12:58:25.3866667+00:00

I got email from you and not sure if it's fraudulent b4 I open it. Please reach out to me at email or phone removed PII

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  1. AI answer

    2026-09-02T12:58:43.5066667+00:00

    Do not open links or attachments in the message until it is verified.

    Check these signs first:

    • Look carefully at the sender’s email address, not just the display name.
    • Be suspicious of urgent language, threats, payment problems, unexpected security alerts, or requests for passwords, payment details, or other sensitive information.
    • Watch for spelling or grammar mistakes and generic greetings.
    • Never trust phone numbers or links included in the email itself.

    Safer ways to verify it:

    1. Open a new browser tab and go directly to the organization’s official website using a saved favorite, web search, or by typing the address manually.
    2. If the message claims to be about a Microsoft account or unusual sign-in, check recent activity at https://account.live.com/activity.
    3. If the email appears to be from Outlook.com and looks suspicious, check whether Outlook.com shows a trusted sender icon, yellow safety bar, or red safety bar.
      • Trusted sender icon: message is safe to open.
      • Yellow safety bar: blocked attachments, pictures, or links are present; verify the sender before opening anything.
      • Red safety bar: Outlook.com blocked something unsafe; delete the message.
    4. If still unsure, contact the organization using contact details from its official website, not from the email.
    5. If the message looks fake, report it as spam/phishing or delete it.

    Important:

    • Microsoft and Skype will never ask for a password by email.
    • Do not reply to suspicious messages.
    • Do not call phone numbers listed in suspicious emails.

    If the message claims to be from Skype, genuine Skype emails are usually sent from addresses ending with:

    • @emails.skype.com
    • @email.skype.com
    • @skype.delivery.net
    • @notifications.skype.com
    • @alerts.skype.com
    • @skype.net
    • @css.one.microsoft.com
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  2. DaveM121 932.3K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-09-02T13:36:15.6466667+00:00

    It is safe to open the Email, but do not click anything inside the Email like a link... etc.

    1

    What is the indicated senders address on that Email and what was the content of the Email.

    2

    On the Email, if there is a link you are meant to click, do not click the link, hover your mouse over the link, what is the URL the link redirects to.

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