Junk mail security check on hotmail

Brockway · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 1

Anybody encountered this problem on Hotmail:

I've been prompted to complete a periodical anti-junkmail security check in which I have to copy a series of disguised letters. When I do this, nothing happens. Until I do this, it doesnt look like I can use Hotmail again. Any ideas as to how I get round this?

bruce bailey · ๑۞๑ Joined: 11 Apr 2002 Posts: 5711 Location: miami

Sounds like a scam to get you to give out your password or some info.

plodr · Administrator Joined: 12 Apr 2001 Posts: 7411

Brockway, if your are getting an email about this, forward the complete email with full headers to hotmail.
It does sound like some sort of a scam to me too.

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316659

If you can't find the proper address, support@hotmail.com or abuse@hotmail.com

bruce bailey · ๑۞๑ Joined: 11 Apr 2002 Posts: 5711 Location: miami

If you already logged in to hotmail via this e-mail, it would be best to change your password.