Microsoft (Hotmail) Account Locked (Compliance Lock)

Anonymous
2019-12-22T20:39:53+00:00

My Microsoft account is locked with Compliance Lock since for 11 days now, with no end in sight.

I get the following message when I try and log in:

Your account has been locked.

We've detected some activity that violates our Microsoft Services Agreement and have locked your account.

Unlocking your account

To unlock your account, you'll need some additional assistance. Navigate to "aka.ms/compliancelock" and we'll get you to the right place.

I have completed the Account Reinstatement form ((https://www.microsoft.com/en-ca/concern/AccountReinstatement)) and got this reply:

This is an automated message to let you know we have received your inquiry regarding your Microsoft account. Your request number is xxxxxxxxx and we will get back to you as soon as we are able. Please do not submit additional requests as this will add additional volume and only slow our response.

We sincerely apologize for this delay as we know this means you may not have access to your account. We are working to resolve your case and will update you as soon as we have additional information.

All duplicate requests will be closed and responses will be sent on the original escalation.

Sincerely

Microsoft Customer Protection

I still haven't heard back. I can't access my email/contacts/calendar/OneDrive and it's very frustrating. I have important emails I cannot access. There is supposed to be contact within 24 hours – it is now 11 days!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-08-21T16:17:12+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-08-21T09:51:08+00:00

    I have the same issue.  Been locked out for 7 days now and have sent of the form.   i got given a link by someone from microsoft over the phone  as well which i did 48 hours ago and havent heard back from anyone.  It says it should take 24 hours.    Is there anyone who can call me and sort it out over the phone or atleast give me an update on my account.  Stressing out over this as need my email back!

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-08-20T23:13:42+00:00

    going on about a month and havent heard anythin, just keep getting told too fill out the form they wont respond too

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-20T18:53:40+00:00

    I started this thread December of 2019. I gave up on a resolution 2 months into it and created a new account.

    9 months later I still haven't heard back from. Microsoft tech support.

    As you can see in this thread, they randomly lock out Hotmail accounts and never respond.

    Good luck

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  5. Anonymous
    2020-08-20T17:55:08+00:00

    hello,

    i have the same problem too, account locked since 3 weeks. i contacted the support multiple times , fill in forms etc. still not able to access . I pay for Office 365 family and i can t access to the service. do you still have the issue on your side? What can I do?

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