is this an email scam?

Ficon24 — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:32:27 GMT

I got an email yesterday purporting to be from plusnet. It said:


	Hello [my full email address] Unique identifier : [random number]

	We detected something unusual about a recent login attempt (too many failed login attempts) to your Plusnet account [my email address] You don`t have to worry about this because we have blocked the attempt to access your account, however you will need to <redacted> in order to prove that you are the right account holder. The link's only valid for 24 hours, so you'd better get a move on.

	Thanks, The Plusnet Support Team

It looked exactly like the emails I get from plusnet. and without thinking much I clicked on the link and put in a few details. However when I got to a page wanting all my bank information, red flags went up. I looked a bit closer and saw that the email was sent from 231 -- Plusnet-Support.Customer.UK <Salehahmed1958@hotmail.co.uk>.. This makes me think very much it's a scam - I'm quite sure plusnet staff don't use hotmail addresses. I didn't input any further details, and hadn't pressed 'confirm' or anything so I think it's ok. Has anyone else had this email? thanks

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Re: is this an email scam?

Baldrick1 — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 09:46:44 GMT

@Ficon24

Yes, it’s a phishing attempt. There are several reports at the moment. Forward it to abuse@plus.net.

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