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Received an email about locked state and that my account would be deleted, but I have a free account
Hi
I receive this email yesterday (see screenshot) stating my team is still in a locked state and if it was still in a locked state after August 15, 2024, the entire team will be deleted perman...
Hi JC2444,
You may clarify a few things:
- Verify Locked State: If you can upload and edit files and don't see red banners, it's likely your team isn't in a locked state.
- Check Email Authenticity: Ensure the email is from Dropbox. Scammers can send fake alerts.
- Error Message: Try accessing the help articles from a different browser or device to avoid errors.
- Contact Support: To be sure, contact Dropbox Support directly. They can confirm your account status and provide specific guidance.
Hope this helps!
Hi JD
Thanks for the offered info. Regarding your suggestions -
- I don't want to take the risk that the account is deleted by assuming we aren't in a locked state.
- The email appears to be legit.
- The error message occurs in other browsers.
- What is support's email address, because all I can find is suggested solutions to issues I don't have.
- Hannah
Dropbox Staff
Hey JC2444, thanks for joining our Community.
Is it possible that the address this email came to, is different than the one you use for your free Dropbox account?
Meaning that perhaps it's a different Dropbox account, under a different email address that you forgot you had.
Hi Hanna
Thank you. I've inherited the system from previous staff and have little understanding of how it works. It turns out the account targeted has not been used in five years and nobody knew about it. I appreciate your assistance.
