You may have received
an email notification
similar to the illustration ...
The text suggests that it is from Microsoft who "are closing all old versions of our outlook.com as of 06/26/2024 [so you should] follow the link below to update your account [as] you have less than 24 hours to resolve this issue".
Ignore it! — better still delete it! It's a scam ...
This particular email (of two I received today) purports to be from Freddie Mac (which 'just happens' to be the name of one of two US mortgage companies, along with Fannie Mae, that contributed to the US 2007/08 financial crisis), using a Tiscali email account (and why would Microsoft be contacting anybody via an Italian telecomms company?) — AND there is a ridiculously short period set of "24 hours to resolve this issue" — so the validity of this email is already highly suspect. A simple search finds the following official response from Microsoft's answers forum, concerning a similar email sent out as long ago as 2021 —
"You can rest assured that this is definitely NOT a legitimate message from Microsoft.
It is nothing more then a phishing email intended only to get your log-in credentials."
ANY message that aims to panic you into immediate, unconsidered action is likely a scam.
P.S. I've also just received the following warning from Suffolk Trading Standards —
Beware of scam "local health worker" telephone calls.
We have received a number of reports from residents who have received calls from individuals stating that they are a medical practitioner working in the area, or a local health worker. The caller advises in each case that the resident is entitled to a free medical alert device due to them being over 70 and with health issues. The caller then advises that they need financial details to register the device.
As with any telephone call that you receive out of the blue, we urge you to be vigilant and take a moment to stop and think, especially if you receive a request over the phone or e-mail to make a payment from someone claiming to be from a trusted organisation. If you are in any doubt, contact the company or organisation directly using an email or phone number from their official website.
Read the full text of this and other current warnings from Suffolk Trading Standards at
https://mailchi.mp/e4500d61e4f6/beware-of-scam-local-health-worker-phone-calls-20241934?e=3ca940b7db
You can sign up for Suffolk Trading Standards' weekly Consumer Champions email alert.
You can also read earlier blogs on this website about scams.