Email phishing

I received an email this AM, supposedly from Verizon wireless, that my 1/28/14 credit card pay't was declined, due to incorrect card info, and I should click on a link provided, to update card ninfo.
I do not have Verizon wireless, I did not try to make a pay't today, and my card info is up to date. Also, email did not appear to come from Verizon. I am trying to determine if this is a phishing email or a mistake on Verizon's part. Further, customer ID and acct # did not match mine.
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JoeD1 wrote:
I received an email this AM, supposedly from Verizon wireless, that my 1/28/14 credit card pay't was declined, due to incorrect card info, and I should click on a link provided, to update card ninfo.
I do not have Verizon wireless, I did not try to make a pay't today, and my card info is up to date. Also, email did not appear to come from Verizon. I am trying to determine if this is a phishing email or a mistake on Verizon's part. Further, customer ID and acct # did not match mine.
Yes it is a phishing email. Delete without clicking on any links.

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