My Account Was Going To Close Within 24 Hours?

I received an email from Hotmail that my account would close within 24 hours unless I respond and give Hotmail my birthdate as well as my password. I have had this account for years and it has always been active. Is this a Hoax or something that I need to address?

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Answer #1: Posted by DreadPirateRoberts on March 5th, 2011 9:34 AM

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You are right in believing that is not an authorized Hotmail Email. No company will ever ask you for personal information, especially that regarding your Password, Account Number, Name, Home Address, etc, etc. If a company ever requires information from you in regards to your services they will either call you directly, or request you contact them. You should delete any emails you have of this nature immediately as they are malicious attempts to get your personal information. Because simply opening them can be equally as damaging, you will want to make sure you scan your PC for any potential viruses or spyware, and may want to change your email password as well.

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