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Friday, February 3rd, 2023 8:21 PM

ATT email ask me to update my email account

I keep getting this email from AT&T Email Desk???? asking me to click on a link to update my email account. Does anyone know if this is real or a scam to get me to click on the link???? Thanks Jerry

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Scam.

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PHISHING scam, delete and delete the next one and the next one and the.....

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We're here to help clear things up, @albjerryg!

 

As our helpful ACE @tonydi has stated, that email is a scam and is most certainly not from AT&T.

There are several signs that could point to a fake email:

  • Makes odd claims about your bill. Strange alerts might be that a bill is ready, an account needs to be verified, or a payment needs to be confirmed. These emails often include a link to sign in to your account. Don’t click on the link.
  • Asks for personal or account info.
  • Claims a high balance is due. The email may also make threats that your account will be suspended if you don’t pay the high balance.
  • Doesn’t include an account number. When we email you about your AT&T bill, we'll include either several digits or your full account number on it.
  • Links to non-AT&T websites. Hover over the links in the email to see the true destination website. A malicious site will try to mimic the look of an AT&T website. However, if you pay close attention, you’ll see it usually has a different format. For example, the link might look like https://[non-att.com domain]/[random text]/[random text.html]. Links will take you to a malware payload website, which changes often to get around blocking. AT&T isn’t affiliated with these links. These are dangerous websites.
  • Includes attachments. AT&T bills don't include attachments. Fake attachments will be in .zip format and may have names that start with ATT_Payment.

If you think an email is malicious, you can report it by following these steps:

  1. Review the email carefully. Don’t click any links or download any attachments. 
  2. Report the email, using one of these options:
    • On currently.com: Select the Spam button in the toolbar above the message. This will also remove the email from your inbox.
    • In an email program: Forward the email to AT&T at abuse@att.net. When possible, include the full email header to help us identify the origins of the email.
  3. Delete the email, if it hasn’t already been removed from your inbox.

Learn more about how to identify fake AT&T emails and how to protect your information.

 

Let us know if you need any other help! Thank you for contacting the AT&T Community Forums!

 

Lacey, AT&T Community Specialist 

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