[Fredslist] Microsoft account password change

[Steve Levy]

It’s got to be a hoax.
Disregard and take no action that recording calls for.

Steve Levy
Pinpoint Computer Services
"We get Your Computers Running right"
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> On Jun 19, 2019, at 8:36 AM, Barry Pulchin <bpulchin at pragermetis.com> wrote:
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> Call The official Microsoft tel at listed on google.  This appears to be a scam and phishing expedition.
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> From: Fredslist <fredslist-bounces at gothamnetworking.com> on behalf of Iriswolinsky via Fredslist <fredslist at gothamnetworking.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, June 18, 2019 5:46:17 PM
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> Subject: Re: [Fredslist] Microsoft account password change
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> Hi Gothamites,
> 
>    Out of the blue about an hour ago I got a call from Microsoft w/ pre-recorded message it was shutting itself
> out from me.  The reason was unclear.  Does that mean I'd be unable to use my computer altogether?
>   
>     You can't speak to anyone there, and further pre-recorded dialog options contained no useful suggestions re what
> to do.  I was asked to create several more passwords to re-access them, to no avail; just got about 5 repeat replies re
> try signing in again - which was always rejected.  Reminds me of the movie Groundhog Day (but that was more fun) !
> 
>      Has anyone been through this?  And/or, does anyone have suggestions what I can do?  Their system
> is about as clear as mud. 
> 
>      Thank you thank you thank you for any advice or help you can offer ~ ~
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>      Very best,
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> In a message dated 6/18/2019 4:32:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, account-security-noreply at accountprotection.microsoft.com writes:
> 
> Microsoft account
> Your password changed
> Your password for the Microsoft account ir*****@aol.com was changed on 6/18/2019 8:32 PM (GMT).
> If this was you, then you can safely ignore this email.
> Security info used: 212-865-0505
> Country/region: United States
> Platform: Windows
> Browser: Chrome
> IP address: 68.174.158.55
> If this wasn't you, your account has been compromised. Please follow these steps:
> 1. Reset your password.
> 2. Review your security info.
> 3. Learn how to make your account more secure.
> You can also opt out or change where you receive security notifications.
> Thanks,
> The Microsoft account team
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