Is account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com a scam?
We have received 0 user reports flagging this email as suspicious.
Community Verdict
Potential Threat
Users have reported this email for suspicious activity. Exercise extreme caution. Do not reply or click links.
Recent Evidence
""Impersonates Microsoft account security team using a spoofed domain. Scammer claims account has suspicious activity and requests immediate verification. Victim is directed to click a link and enter Microsoft credentials on a fake login page.""
Safety Checklist: What to do next
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com a scam email address?
Yes, account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com has 0 community reports with a risk score of 25/100. Do not reply to, click links in, or open attachments from this address.
What type of scam does account-security-noreply@accountprotection.microsoft.com send?
Reported email addresses in our database typically send phishing attempts, fake invoice scams, account takeover attempts, or advance-fee fraud. Check the evidence section above for specific details about reports on this address.
How do I report a phishing email?
Forward the email to reportphishing@apwg.org and to your email provider's abuse address. Report to the FTC at ReportFraud.ftc.gov. In Gmail, click the three-dot menu and select 'Report phishing'. In Outlook, use 'Report Message' in the toolbar.
Can I get malware from opening this email?
Opening the email body alone is usually safe in modern email clients. The danger lies in clicking links or downloading attachments. Never open unexpected attachments or click links in emails from unknown senders, even if the email appears legitimate.
How do I block this sender?
In Gmail: open the email, click the three-dot menu (⋮), and select 'Block [sender name]'. In Outlook: right-click the email and choose 'Block Sender'. In Apple Mail: go to Mail > Preferences > Rules and create a rule to delete messages from this address.
Data Sources: Records are sourced from public threat intelligence feeds (URLhaus, OpenPhish) and community scam reports (Reddit r/Scams, r/phishing). RecentScam does not independently verify all claims. The Risk Score is a calculated metric, not a legal judgment. To dispute a record, visit our Removal Request page.