Microsoft 2FA Security Authenticator

Hi Lovelock, Michelle

Thank you for reaching out to the Microsoft Q&A forum regarding the email you received from that address @.microsoft-alerts.com. 

After reviewing the details, we can confirm that this message is not a legitimate communication from Microsoft. Microsoft does not send authentication or security-related notifications from this domain, and the use of QR codes in unsolicited emails is a known tactic commonly associated with phishing attempts. 

To ensure the security of your account, we kindly advise you to take the following actions: 

1. Do not scan the QR code or click any links contained in the email. 
2. Delete the email from your inbox and trash folder. 
3. If you have already interacted with the email: 

• Immediately change your Microsoft account password. 
  • Review your recent sign-in activity at https://account.microsoft.com. 
  • Enable additional security features such as multi-factor authentication or password less sign-in. 

We also recommend forwarding the suspicious email to reportphishing@microsoft.com so our security team can investigate further. 

We appreciate your diligence in verifying this communication. If you require any assistance with securing your account or have further questions, please do not hesitate to reach out. 

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