Microsoft account unusual sign-in activity email, -----> Is this phishing?

Anonymous
2021-12-17T17:27:28+00:00

Is this legit?

If so, what should I look for and do?

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  1. Anonymous
    2021-12-17T17:47:59+00:00

    Hi dBelcourt,

    Thank you for posting your concern here at the Microsoft Community Forum.

    We see that you received a notification that there was an unusual activity on your account. Yes, that email was from our system, and it is a legitimate Microsoft Account notification.

    For your account's safety and security, every Microsoft Account has a feature that can detect if your account is being accessed outside of your usual sign in location. If you do not recognize the sign in attempt, we highly recommend that you change your password immediately. This will protect your account from being hacked.

    In addition, we recommend that you consider adding an extra layer of security to your account. Here's how you can protect your Microsoft Account: How to help keep your Microsoft account safe and secure.

    If you use a VPN connection, the system will detect that and it will continue to notify you of the unusual activity. If this is the case, you'll need to add your device as trusted to make sure that you won't be locked out, and keep all your security information (phone number and alternate email address) updated.

    Let us know if you have additional queries.

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  2. Igor Leyko 112.2K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2021-12-17T18:55:33+00:00

    Hi,

    My name is Igor, I have 12 Microsoft MVP awards. It's a pleasure for me to help others and I'll do all my best to help you. I'm sorry you have a problems.

    Please check what are the real links hidden under "Review recent activity" and "Click here".

    Open your account and check sign-ins at https://account.live.com/Activity

    Sorry, I'm not familiar with interface of your e-mail program.

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  3. Anonymous
    2022-03-14T00:34:00+00:00

    I'm getting same suspicious email, but I don't see a matching login under "Review recent activity" as Igor suggested below. So, I think someone is spoofing things and Microsoft needs to investigate. It seems to have an authentic Microsoft cert, but links from email look bogus. I'm reporting this as phishing via Outlook, but I'm sure it will just go into a deep, deep inbox. Here is what the email says:

    Microsoft account
    Unusual sign-in activity
    We detected something unusual about a recent sign-in to the Microsoft account {my account name}
    Sign-in details
    Country/region: Russia/Moscow
    IP address: 103.225.77.255
    Date: Sun, 13 Mar 2022 20:35:39 +0000
    Platform: Xiaomi Redmi K30 Ultra
    Browser: Brave Browser
    A user from Russia/Moscow just logged into your account from a new device, If this wasn't you, please report the user. If this was you, we'll trust similar activity in the future.

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  4. Anonymous
    2022-03-14T18:15:35+00:00

    I have the same issue as usingthisisapain!

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  5. Anonymous
    2022-03-14T18:20:22+00:00

    HI

    I have this problem however I cannot change my password. I added my phone number so I cannot access the change password page for 30 days. When I try to cancel this It brings me to the get code from my other email page. I never got the code I have tried lots of times, it never sends the code to my email so I am stuck in this loop.

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