Is this email I received today a hoax?

Hi,

I just received this email today and was wondering if it is a hoax.

This is the email I received:

Dear Account Owner.

VERIFY THIS EMAIL ADDRESS TO AVOID IMMEDIATE CLOSURE

We have recently confirmed that your account has not been updated by Microsoft Date base security. We receive a message earlier that your account has been log onto different computers with different IP and multiple password errors

have been entered. We are hereby suspending your account. To be sure that this account belongs to you, we will need you to reconfirm your account information to us. Click your reply tab, fill in the columns below and send it back to us.

Failure to comply within 48hrs your email account will be permanently lockout.

Full Name: .........................................

User Name :...................................

Password: ...................................

Reconfirm Password :...................

Alternative E-mail.........................

Alternative Password...................

Account Security Question.............

Account Security Answer...................

Date of Birth ................................

Country or Territory......................

Here are some ways to help you manage your account after you reconfirm your account.

1. Create an archive
   - Set up a folder on your PC’s hard drive where you can save large attachments. Then just delete them from your inbox. You’ll still have them and your in-box will be that much smaller.
   
2. Make your filters work for you-
   Did you know you can set up your Hot mail account to immediately delete junk e-mail? Go to
   Options, and click
   Filters and reporting. Under the “Delete junk e-mail” section, select
   Immediately to delete junk e-mail right away. Once you’re finished, click Save and you’re done.
   
3. Delete a bunch of mail at once-
   Go to your Junk and Deleted folders, and clear them out by clicking the “Empty” button in the action bar.
   

Sincerely,

The Windows Live Hotmail Team.

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