Outlook outage: Microsoft 365 users report problems with email service; the company says a fix has been implemented

Microsoft 365 users are experiencing problems with the free email service Outlook on Monday.

Users began reporting that outage just before 1 p.m. 8 ET, according to Down detector.

It seems that most people report problems when they try to use the website version.

Microsoft 365 posted on social media that they are investigating the issue and that a fix has been implemented.

Downdetector warns users to beware of scammers who may try to offer fake support for Outlook. If you have paid for support, they recommend that you contact your financial institution to review the security of your account and to report potential fraud.