'Incoming Mails Have Been Restricted' Email Scam
The "Incoming Mails Have Been Restricted" email scam is a type of phishing scheme that attempts to trick individuals into providing personal information, such as their email login credentials. The scam typically involves sending an email that appears to be from a legitimate email service provider, such as Gmail or Yahoo, informing the recipient that their incoming emails have been restricted due to a security breach.
The email usually includes a link to a fake login page that looks very similar to the legitimate login page for the email service provider. The page may ask the user to enter their login credentials, such as their email address and password, as well as other personal information, such as their date of birth or social security number.
Once the user enters their information, the scammers may use it to gain access to the user's email account and potentially steal sensitive information or use the account to send spam emails to the user's contacts. Such scams are known to mimic well-known companies, so they don’t draw suspicion and are able to trick computer users into relinquishing their personal information.
How to avoid being tricked by scam emails
To avoid falling victim to the "Incoming Mails Have Been Restricted" email scam, it is important to be cautious when receiving emails that request personal information or include links to login pages. Always double-check the sender's email address to ensure it is legitimate and avoid clicking on links in suspicious emails. Additionally, it is important to always utilize an antimalware program to detect threats and alert you of loading a malicious site that may have been linked in a scam email.
Using an antimalware program will also help in the case that your computer is infected by malware that may have resulted from opening a malicious link within a scam email.
