Latest Phishing News 20/05/2022
We have been informed about phishing emails that contains the content copied below. They were NOT sent by Virgin Media and should not be responded to. Do NOT visit the link included in the mails or response.
Email 1
Dear User,
We're making some changes to our Terms of Service and as a result of that, Important incoming messages may be blocked and pending in our servers until the update is done as it is mandatory. These updates won't affect the way that you use your account, but they'll make it easier for you to understand what to expect from Us– and what we expect from you - as you use our service. Kindly follow the instruction below to update immediately to avoid further and future complications.
Thank you for using Virgin Media!
CLICK HERE TO UPDATE
Please do not reply to this message. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.
Email 2
DEAR VALID MEMBER ,
Your incoming mails were placed on pending status due to the recent upgrade to our database and you've exceeded the storage limit of 1 GB which is defined by the administrator as running at 99.8 gigabyte. You cannot send or receive new messages until you revalidate your mailbox.
To renew the mailbox kindly Click Here to validate your account.
Failure to validate on or before 20th May 2022 will lead to suspension of email accounts and other features.
Sincerely,
The Secure Team.
Email 3
Dear High-Speed Internet Customer,
"Phishing" schemes to obtain sensitive customer information are becoming more and more sophisticated. Our Webmail will never ask you to provide personal information or a password via email, and you should be immediately suspicious of any email that asks you for such information.
If you mistakenly responded to a fraudulent email, you must immediately change your email password. This can be done anytime online by going to Validate your Webmail, or by calling our representatives at [Number removed]
If you receive an email that you think is 'phishing' for personal information and states that it is from Virgin Media, please forward the email as an attachment to
In addition to this, Virgin Media employees will never call you and request that you contact them at an alternative number to provide sensitive account information. You will also never receive from us any type of pop-up window on your machine requesting that you download a file or contact customer service to fix any sort of account issue.
If you ever have doubts about the validity of an interaction with webmail whether it be via email, phone, or computer chat, or if you have any questions about this matter, we are available to assist you 24/7 at [Number removed]
Sincerely,
The Support Team
Email 4
Dear User
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You need to update your e-mail and profile before 24 hours to avoid termination from service.
UPDATE HERE
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Email 5
Dear User
Starting from Tomorrow May 21, 2022, Virginmedia those that are yet to update their email account will no longer be able to log in to their account through email addresses due to recent new year upgrades.
Please follow the link below to update your account :
New Version
Notice: Ignoring this message would lead to the termination of your Mailbox without permission.
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