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12stringbassist
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Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

From "[842] Plusnet - Update [759]" <redacted>@hotmail.co.uk>

Subject Secure Your Account: 5F7F12 Verification Needed by 11/24/2023

Update Your PlusNet Account Now!
Dear Valued PlusNet User,
Our records indicate that your PlusNet account requires an update to continue accessing our high-speed services and exclusive benefits.
To ensure a seamless and uninterrupted internet experience, please take a moment to update your account details.
<redacted>
Your continued satisfaction is our priority. Thank you for choosing PlusNet.
Sincerely,
The PlusNet Team

 

Another email followed it...

|061| Plusnet - Confirmation |454| <redacted>@hotmail.co.uk>
Important: Confirm Your Account Update by 11/24/2023 - AA2573 Validation

Last Day to Update Your Plusnet Account!

Dear Valued Plusnet User,

This is a reminder that today is the final day to update your Plusnet account. Failure to update your account by the end of today might result in the temporary suspension of your services.

To prevent any interruption to your internet services, please take a moment to update your account details immediately.

Update My Account Now (That link goes to <redacted> if you encounter any issues or have questions, please contact our support team for assistance.

Thank you for your immediate attention to this matter.

Best Regards,

The Plusnet Team

Moderator's note:
Personal and live links to scammer removed.
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jab1
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Registered: ‎24-02-2012

Re: Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

It clearly is - PN don't send via hotmail. 😀

John
Dan_the_Van
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Registered: ‎25-06-2007

Re: Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

Any account related email would be addressed to you by first name or Title Family name

I've seen Hello Dan to advise me of my next bill and Dear Mr <My Surname> for contract renewals and other contract related emails

HTH.

 

 

Kevin
Rising Star
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Registered: ‎12-10-2007

Re: Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

Yes, I received that one too, tho' from a different Hotmail address and different website target.

Forwarded to abuse@plus.net.

Kevin.
198kHz
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Registered: ‎30-07-2008

Re: Looks like a spam email trying to get my details...

Forward to:  report@phishing.gov.uk

 

https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/collection/phishing-scams

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