A new wave of phishing emails is targeting UK users, claiming their cloud storage is "100% Full" due to a failed subscription payment. This is a scam designed to steal your credit card details and personal information.
How the Scam Works
You receive an email with the subject line "RE: Storage Warning: Account at 100%". The email uses urgent language to panic you into acting quickly, claiming:
Your subscription has been suspended.
Your account has been downgraded to a 5 GB free tier.
Your photos and videos are "at risk of deletion."
There is a prominent "Renew Now" button.
Why It’s a Fake
Even though the graphics look professional, there are several "red flags" that give it away:
The Sender’s Address: In recent examples, the email came from a random Outlook address (e.g., giordano.629arny@outlook.com) rather than an official company domain (like @https://www.google.com/search?q=google.com or @apple.com).
Generic Greeting: It doesn't use your name, just "to me."
Artificial Urgency: Scammers love to threaten the loss of your data (especially photos) to make you click without thinking.
RE: in the Subject: Adding "RE:" makes it look like part of an ongoing conversation you never actually started.
What to Do If You Get This Email
Do NOT click any links or the "Renew Now" button.
Check your account manually: If you’re worried, go directly to the official website or app of your storage provider to check your status. Never use the links provided in an unexpected email.
Report it: Forward the email to the National Cyber Security Centre at report@phishing.gov.uk.
Delete it: Once reported, delete the email from your inbox and your "Deleted Items" folder.
Stay vigilant and keep your data safe!
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