Is Aliant a secure email account? I received the following from them

Slinger
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Regarding a malfunction in our service.

All mailbox systems are undergoing a maintenance process.

 
Update system here . 

Note: Failure to update and complete the maintenance process will delay all incoming and outgoing mail.

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WelshTerrier
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Good Day & Welcome to the Bell Community Forum.

That is a scam! Do not open the link or reply to the email!. Just another example of fraud.

You made the right choice! When in doubt, find out! 

If unsure, contact Bell Aliant: Support - Help with your Internet, TV, phone & more - Bell Aliant

Reputable companies such as Bell, banks, utilities & highly regarded services & institutions do not send you messages or make calls such as this! They do not call you asking to provide personal information. Hang up! Report the fraud! Delete!

Never share any personal information with anyone you do not know or trust! Do not open web links or messages in Emails or text messages!

Caution is the better part of valor! STAY SAFE & BE CAREFUL!

Thank you for sharing this experience with the Bell Community Forum.

Take care.

I am a Community All-Star and customer. I'm here to help by sharing my knowledge and experience. My views on Bell and the Community Forum are my own and not the views of Bell or any of its affiliates.

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WelshTerrier
Community All-Star
Community All-Star

Good Day & Welcome to the Bell Community Forum.

That is a scam! Do not open the link or reply to the email!. Just another example of fraud.

You made the right choice! When in doubt, find out! 

If unsure, contact Bell Aliant: Support - Help with your Internet, TV, phone & more - Bell Aliant

Reputable companies such as Bell, banks, utilities & highly regarded services & institutions do not send you messages or make calls such as this! They do not call you asking to provide personal information. Hang up! Report the fraud! Delete!

Never share any personal information with anyone you do not know or trust! Do not open web links or messages in Emails or text messages!

Caution is the better part of valor! STAY SAFE & BE CAREFUL!

Thank you for sharing this experience with the Bell Community Forum.

Take care.

I am a Community All-Star and customer. I'm here to help by sharing my knowledge and experience. My views on Bell and the Community Forum are my own and not the views of Bell or any of its affiliates.