
But after spending less than a moment on the “ad,” the page redirects you to a fake Microsoft Office login.Īnd yes, you guessed it, this fake login page is where the hackers steal your information. This isn’t abnormal, as Google is responsible for hosting millions of ads across the internet. When you click on the link from the email, you’re redirected to what appears to be an ad hosted by Google itself. Hilariously, clicking on either button takes you to the same phishing site.īut here’s where things get weird. Below this “urgent” notice, two buttons labeled “Accept” and “Learn More” are available for victims to click on. In the email’s body, victims will get instructions telling them to agree to updated terms of service and privacy policy, or else risk losing access to Microsoft Office. The sender email, however, will usually contain the word “security” to make it seem more authentic. Tips: If you have reached the maximum number of verification code requests, try again 24 hours later.Here’s how it works: Victims receive a high-priority email in their inbox with the subject line “Recent Policy Change.” The email, in most cases, purports to be from Microsoft, but a quick glance at the sender field shows you that isn’t the case. Please wait for a while, or obtain the verification code again after the penalty time elapses. The verification message sent by the server may be delayed due to factors such as poor network signal reception or unavailability of the carrier's network. Go to Messaging > Blocked, touch the three-dot menu, and see if the message is in the blocked message list.Ĥ. The verification message may have been blocked by your phone.Ĭheck your SMS blocklist settings. Email: Search for the verification email in the spam mailbox.ģ.SMS: Contact your carrier to stop such a type of information from being blocked.You may have reported this type of notification messages or emails as junk information. The message may have been blocked by the carrier or email service provider.


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