Many unsolicited Microsoft verification codes.

Anonymous
2020-01-04T16:51:31+00:00

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I'm getting a few codes minute for the last hour or so.  I've checked to see if someone was accessing my account and there was no evidence of it.  I'm receiving texts from a handful of numbers and i don't want to block them in since i do need to get verification code from time to time, and the number i get the code from varies.

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Anonymous
2020-01-06T20:23:09+00:00

Hi BenjaminDau,

If you're receiving unsolicited verification codes, this means that someone is trying to login your account and unable to pass the verification process. Kindly see the suggestions provided in this article on how to keep your Microsoft account safe and secure.

To notify us and have us get back to you, simply reply to this post.

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-01-07T09:09:19+00:00

    I have also received two verification code i did not receive in the last week. I tried to change my password as suggested but my verification code wouldn't come through as the phone number on my account can't receive texts. I successfully updated my phone number but now locked out from further changes for a month. I am still concerned about my account being hacked. Any suggestions or help would be appreciated.

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  2. Anonymous
    2021-01-04T11:53:50+00:00

    I received an email to request verification of my single use code, which i did not request .

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  3. Anonymous
    2021-01-03T19:42:01+00:00

    i received this email, but did NOT request a single use code. Please advise.

    “We received your request for a single-use code to use with your Microsoft account.

    Your single-use code is: 6579113

    If you did not request a confirmation code, please go to https://account.live.com, and verify your account security settings and change your Microsoft account password.

    Thanks,

    The Microsoft account team”

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-12-28T05:04:11+00:00

    Hi,

    i just recieved an email from ******@accountprotection.microsoft.com with a single use code i never requested. What is this about? Is it legit?

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