Troubleshoot Bogus Microsoft de-activation message

Infected operating system
iPad is OS 13.5.1, iphone is iOS 13.6.1
Infected device
iPhone 7 Plus. And iPad Air 2
Infected device issues
Received a bogus email saying my Microsoft account would be deactivated if I didn’t confirm my info. I checked the website, and found it to be bogus. The information I got said it is adware from something I downloaded. How do I get rid of this?
Steps taken to remove the infection
I just received the message this morning...haven’t done any thing yet...just started searching.

Coopsmom

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Oct 3, 2020
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I received an email saying my Microsoft account would be de-activated in 24 hours if I didn’t confirm my info. I checked the website, and it’s bogus, but I have been infected to the degree I will get these bogus messages. This is on my IPhone 7, and IPad 2. What can I do ?
 
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Ink

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Jan 8, 2011
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Microsoft (and others) will never ask you to confirm your details.

1. Report as Phishing
2. Block the Sender (although may not be effective)
3. Delete the email

- Do not open any links in the email to your browser.
- Do not enter any credentials (email/passwords).

Protect your Microsoft account:
  • Use a secure password manager to generate a password 12+ characters/digits/symbols
  • Enable 2nd Factor Authentication
  • Download Microsoft Authenticator
  • Review your recent activity
Extra, but not required:
Change your alias and use as default for sign-in.

If you use Outlook apps for emails:
- How to deal with phishing in Outlook.com
- Check the Junk filter is enabled

 

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