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I never normally get Spam to my main Outlook account but have had several versions of this over the last few days:

Important Information✅Update – Required

MAIL_ALERT <dhdhhdh14224@xx_xx.com


0UTL00K Mail {link removed}

Dear Member,

Due to recent updates to the 0UTL00K agreement policy, customers who have not updated their email information may no longer be able to sign in using their email address. Incoming messages for unverified accounts may be placed in a pending status.

To avoid service interruption or account suspension, please verify your email address by the end of today.

[CLICK_HERE_T0_VERIFY] > {link removed}

Important: Failure to complete this update by January 23RD, 2026 may result in permanent loss of access to your mailbox and stored data.

I'm not tempted.
My wife got two of these, each slightly different, as well.
 
Firebase app has opened the snake pit, spammers are using that now, and my yahoo blocked email will reach 1k limit soon.
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VPSs one is from a Thai school, same as the Indonesian school, not sure if students are now sending spam scam, or something.
 
You've won a free 750 USD card !
IGA GROCERY STORES
$750 GIFT CARD GIVEAWAY
$750
MASSIVE $750 GIFT CARD
CONGRATULATIONS! YOU'VE BEEN SELECTED

fred@xx_xx[dot]au , You have been randomly chosen to claim a $750 IGA Gift Card as part of our customer appreciation program!
This is a promotional giveaway from IGA Supermarkets.
No purchase necessary. Selected recipients only. One claim per household.
IGA - Independent Grocers Alliance serving communities nationwide.

Well given is a US$ "prize" being sent to an Aussie email address...
And the "prize" website is somewhere in the "malam[dot]or[dot]id domain
I will refrain from wandering

Fred

Edit: I removed the hidden links but the underlining showed even more which are now gone
The simple copy and paste transferred the link even into my "name"
 
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