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Hacked account questions

Hello, I am writing because my Microsoft account was taken over, and despite having full knowledge of the account history, I am unable to recover it through the automated system. What happened I received security verification codes before the attacker…

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asked 2025-12-06T00:32:35.57+00:00
Heine Ulven 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-06T06:11:22.2166667+00:00
Rob Koch 25,445 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
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change my date of birth in microsoft

how do i correct the date of birth which was incorrectly entered by the previous holder of my role in the bridge club

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asked 2025-12-06T03:34:30.3133333+00:00
SGBC 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-06T03:36:27.4533333+00:00
SGBC 0 Reputation points
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HOW CAN I SPEAK ON THE PHONE TO A HUMAN BEING

IVE SPENT 3 HOURS TRYING TO JUST SPEAK WITH A HUMAN ITS ALL USELESS AI THAT IS FORCING ME TO BUY A SUBSRITION TO TALK TO A HUMAN I SHOULD NOT HAVE TO PAY MONEY TO SPEAK WITH A HUMAN BEING!!!!!!

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asked 2025-12-05T19:44:45.7733333+00:00
Dimitiros Stefanis 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-05T19:44:55.19+00:00
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How to deactivate the two step verification when you have lost your cell phone?

While traveling, my cell phone, registered with a Costa Rican service provider was stolen in the El Salvador airport. Now I am working in Nicaragua. I need to collect field data using Excel in my Android Tablet, but when I open Excel it tries to validate…

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asked 2025-12-04T22:50:09.0566667+00:00
Rodolfo Jesús Vieto Morales 0 Reputation points
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to authenticate outbound email with these protocols, you need to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your domain.

how to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC for your domain.

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asked 2025-12-04T18:02:53.4533333+00:00
Shanna Miller-Scheulin 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-04T18:03:06.84+00:00
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How to get old phone number removed

I tried signing in to my account this morning. I entered my email address to receive a code but didn't receive one. I clicked on send a code to my phone but it's showing my old number, not the one that is listed on my account details page. How do i get…

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asked 2025-12-04T15:01:16.9033333+00:00
Vicki Sterling 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-12-04T15:03:02.3366667+00:00
Vicki Sterling 20 Reputation points
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Account hacked

My account was hacked, my email and phone number removed, and then I could not get back into my account. I have proof of all of these. The email adress that hacked me was ******@vargosmail.com. I cannot reach an actual person at microsoft, and all the…

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asked 2025-09-16T15:50:03.7166667+00:00
Jelle Nikkels 25 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-03T19:35:32.76+00:00
Ashour El-Zouki 0 Reputation points
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How can I change mobile number of azure account.

By mistake, I used a different mobile number, and because of this, I am not receiving the OTP when I try to register using my credit card. I would like to update my mobile number to the one linked with my credit card so that I can receive the OTP and…

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asked 2025-12-03T15:55:10.8033333+00:00
Vishal Waghole 0 Reputation points
commented 2025-12-03T15:58:00.56+00:00
Vishal Waghole 0 Reputation points
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Cannot verify my account through SMS (Error Code: 399287)

 I am trying to sign in to my account. I do know all the account details such as email address and password. Upon login a security code should be sent to my phone. The phone number the message would be sent to is also mine. Unfortunately, I get the…

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asked 2025-08-18T14:32:37.19+00:00
Jan DS 5 Reputation points
edited an answer 2025-12-03T06:21:41.6+00:00
Ryan | myTechie 0 Reputation points
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security pin required to confirm identity

signing in on Hotmail after passing authenticator app on mobile, on laptop asking for PIN never had one or set a 4 digit pin, instructions say reset pin but you need to verify old pin

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asked 2025-12-02T20:54:38.42+00:00
yew man 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-02T20:54:47.1833333+00:00
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Username and avatar picture have changed on my account

In the last week or two, my login and avatar photo have been changed. My login name went from my nickname to my first and last name, and the avatar went from the photo of my dog I was using, to the generic "person" avatar. How does this happen?

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asked 2025-12-01T19:38:36.57+00:00
Dan AI4GK 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-02T17:59:48.0266667+00:00
Dan AI4GK 0 Reputation points
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Can't login to any Micosoft Purview Portals when in Microsoft learn using my personal account

Get the following message when trying to access a Microsoft Purview Portal while utilizing my free mail account which I use to log into Learn. This is for the SC-401 course. BTW, I don't see a decent topic to select from. Sorry, but we’re having trouble…

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asked 2025-11-23T15:05:32.91+00:00
Bill Lockwich 0 Reputation points Microsoft Employee
edited the question 2025-12-02T03:51:24.1933333+00:00
Pratyush Vashistha 5,045 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
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another account i try to login reset password andafter i uuse new pw it show me fail to sign in

another account i try to login reset password andafter i uuse new pw it show me fail to sign in

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asked 2025-12-01T23:42:00.0533333+00:00
ThAnAwAT GuN 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-12-01T23:42:06.87+00:00
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i cannot sign into my microsoft or outlook accounts.

I can not sign into my Microsoft or Outlook accounts. messages say they have been blocked. the password reset directions don't work. after entering the last 4 of my phone number the message says this method is no available.

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asked 2025-11-30T19:31:20.76+00:00
W P WIDEMAN 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-30T19:32:26.4833333+00:00
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No option to set a PIN

No option for PIN. The message is: PIN funktioniert nicht mit ihrer Organisation.

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asked 2025-11-29T12:38:06.6533333+00:00
Hans-Joachim Pfeufer 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-29T12:38:14.3066667+00:00
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Why is my account producing Resource Groups that i haven't created?

I am learning Azure = mainly from videos. So I have this project and i created a Resource group for it. Free account, I'm the owner. But my account is producing Resource Groups that i haven't created. And I'm not being able to delete them either.

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asked 2025-11-24T20:53:47.38+00:00
GA 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-28T03:13:04.5833333+00:00
SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 17,321 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Account locked and verification not working

Hi Team, My personal account (******@live.com)was hijacked via Credential theft (mostly) and then the hijacker got access to my account and start spam emails in bulk using BHMAILER APP . I realised the changes and changes password and enable 2sv and…

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asked 2025-11-23T03:58:41.5+00:00
Usman Khan 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-28T03:03:25.7766667+00:00
SUNOJ KUMAR YELURU 17,321 Reputation points MVP Volunteer Moderator
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Windows Hello Facial Recognition not working. "Sorry something went wrong with initialization"

I have tried a number of suggestions found online, but no success. Perhaps I did them incorrectly. I also recovered/reloaded windows 11 on my ENVY and still must use PIN. Not a huge deal, but it is irritating because it seems like there should be a…

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asked 2025-11-27T13:22:39.9633333+00:00
Glendon Lakes 0 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-27T13:22:49.0966667+00:00
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I have charges from MICROSOFT#G108463782 Msbill.Info $82.28 on my Amex Account which are not on myMicrosoft account

have monthly charges from "MICROSOFT#G108463782 Msbill.Info $82.28 " on my Amex Account which are not on myMicrosoft account I cannot identify what these charges are for ? I have tried to contact Microsoft Bilings and Accounts …

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asked 2025-11-27T13:05:46.94+00:00
Richard Walker 20 Reputation points
accepted 2025-11-27T13:13:55.09+00:00
Richard Walker 20 Reputation points
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The date of birth on my account is wrong and it thinks I'm a 4 year old child, how can I change it.

The date of birth on my account is wrong and it thinks I'm a 4 year old child, how can I change it myself when I can prove that I am an adult. I have tried to change it myself but when I get into the account it is all greyed out preventing me from doing…

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asked 2025-11-27T12:31:53.8766667+00:00
Terence Andrews 5 Reputation points
answered 2025-11-27T12:40:27.8633333+00:00
Terence Andrews 5 Reputation points