Your mailbox is almost full scam

The classic "your mailbox is almost full" scam!

This is a type of phishing scam that tries to trick you into revealing sensitive information or installing malware on your device. Here's how it typically works:

1. You receive an email or pop-up message claiming that your mailbox is almost full or that you need to upgrade your email storage.
2. The message usually includes a sense of urgency, such as "Your mailbox will be deleted if you don't take action immediately."
3. The message may ask you to click on a link or download an attachment to resolve the issue.
4. If you click on the link or download the attachment, you may be taken to a fake website that looks like a legitimate email provider's login page.
5. The scammers may ask you to enter your login credentials, credit card information, or other sensitive data.

Here are some red flags to watch out for:

• The email or pop-up message is unsolicited and unexpected.
• The message is trying to create a sense of urgency or panic.
• The message is asking you to click on a link or download an attachment from an unknown sender.
• The message is claiming that your account will be deleted or compromised if you don't take action immediately.

What to do:

1. Delete the email or pop-up message immediately.
2. Do not click on any links or download any attachments from unknown senders.
3. Log in to your email account directly by typing the URL in your browser, rather than clicking on a link from an email.
4. Check your email provider's website or contact their customer support to verify if your account is actually full or compromised.
5. Consider reporting the scam to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or your email provider's abuse department.

Remember, your email provider will never ask you to provide sensitive information or install malware to resolve an issue. If you're unsure about the authenticity of an email or pop-up message, it's always best to err on the side of caution and delete it.