If you've recently received an email that looks something like this:

Subject: Reminder to Revalidate Your Rackspace Email
From: Rackspace (or a similar name)

Dear Customer,

This is a reminder to revalidate your Rackspace email account before June 30, 2025.

This notice applies to your email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

To avoid any disruption to your email service, please log in using your current email address and password to complete the validation process.

Don’t click. Don’t respond. And whatever you do, do not enter your password.

This is a classic phishing scam designed to trick you into handing over your login credentials.

Let’s Break Down Why This Email Is a Scam

1. Generic Greeting

Legitimate companies like Rackspace will almost always address you by your full name or the name on the account. “Dear Customer” is a red flag—it’s how scammers avoid personalizing thousands of spam emails.

2. Urgency to Trick You

Scammers often create a false sense of urgency. In this case, they warn that your email access will be disrupted if you don’t act quickly. This is designed to make you panic and click the link without thinking it through.

3. Unverified Login Link

The biggest danger is in the “log