Reset your Windows Live ID password?

dude112 · 03-13-2008, 03:37 PM

I've recently been getting these suspicious mail from supposedly microsoft telling me I resetted my password and i need to do this if i did and that if i didn't. Did some googling and some other people been getting them aswell. As advice to these other people they just say delete it and forget about it, which I did but these mails keep coming everyday which is annoying. Anyone know if it's legit?

I DID change my password recently but I'm able to log in with my new password...
Oh, and these mails came a few DAYS after I changed my password...

this is the mail that was sent:

Reset your Windows Live ID password
From: Microsoft Customer Support (support@passport.msn.com)
Sent:Thu 3/13/08 2:30 PM
To: name@hotmail.com

Hello name@hotmail.com: You recently asked to reset your Windows Live ID password by e-mail. Follow the instructions below to reset your password, or to cancel your password reset request.

TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Select and copy the following Internet address.

https://accountservices.msn.com/Emai...dkGsmc6TD% (more clipping)

2. Open a browser, paste the link in the address bar, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard.

IF YOU DID NOT REQUEST TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD:

1. Select and copy the following Internet address.

https://accountservices.msn.com/Emai...BwtwdkGsmc6TD% (more clipping)

2. Open a browser, paste the link in the address bar, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard. Thank you, Windows Live ID Customer Support

NOTE:Please do not reply to this message, which was sent from an unmonitored e-mail address. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered.

Ewc1307 · 03-13-2008, 03:46 PM

As with all mails like this...COMPANIES WILL NEVER MAIL YOU TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD!

dude112 · 03-13-2008, 04:16 PM

It's not mailing me to change my password but telling me that i requested a reset, which i did. But it's strange to get such a mail and not just a confirmation and it came a few days after i changed it.
Besides, changing password happens right there on the spot, no emails required, which makes it even more strange.

Ewc1307 · 03-13-2008, 04:19 PM

E-Mails do get delayed sometimes but as long as you can login don't worry about it.

Funnily enough i got a mail from paypal saying my account has been suspended and to logon to this link and change my details...i laughed as i've never had a paypal account!

419eater.com !

Mak213 · 03-13-2008, 08:16 PM

The fact that it came from accountservices.msn.com should be a clue. I have never seen any such subdomain for MSN. Fraud.

dude112 · 03-14-2008, 04:10 PM

Alright, I guess I'll just delete and hope they stop sending it after a while.

superdave1984 · 03-15-2008, 02:32 AM

Tag it as junk mail, move it to the junk mail folder, then report it using the button.

03-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
dude112 Junior Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 66	Reset your Windows Live ID password? I've recently been getting these suspicious mail from supposedly microsoft telling me I resetted my password and i need to do this if i did and that if i didn't. Did some googling and some other people been getting them aswell. As advice to these other people they just say delete it and forget about it, which I did but these mails keep coming everyday which is annoying. Anyone know if it's legit? I DID change my password recently but I'm able to log in with my new password... Oh, and these mails came a few DAYS after I changed my password... this is the mail that was sent: Reset your Windows Live ID password From: Microsoft Customer Support (support@passport.msn.com) Sent:Thu 3/13/08 2:30 PM To: name@hotmail.com Hello name@hotmail.com: You recently asked to reset your Windows Live ID password by e-mail. Follow the instructions below to reset your password, or to cancel your password reset request. TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD: 1. Select and copy the following Internet address. https://accountservices.msn.com/Emai...dkGsmc6TD% (more clipping) 2. Open a browser, paste the link in the address bar, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard. IF YOU DID NOT REQUEST TO RESET YOUR PASSWORD: 1. Select and copy the following Internet address. https://accountservices.msn.com/Emai...BwtwdkGsmc6TD% (more clipping) 2. Open a browser, paste the link in the address bar, then press Enter or Return on your keyboard. Thank you, Windows Live ID Customer Support NOTE:Please do not reply to this message, which was sent from an unmonitored e-mail address. Mail sent to this address cannot be answered. __________________ Build postponed... indefinate?: Case: Antec P182/CM690 PSU: Corsair CMPSU-520HXEU/ TX-650 Mobo: Asus P5K/ Gigabyte EP35 DS3R/L Processor: Intel Q6600/Q9450 HSF: OCZ Vendetta 2 maybe with scythe SFF21F RAM: OCZ 4GB Reaper PC6400 800 C4 (2x 2GB) Videocard: ASUS 4850 HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB DVD-RW: SamsunG SH-203N+LiteOn LH-20A1S Speakers: Altec Lansing VS2421 (2.1) Monitor: LG 226WT/ Samsung 226BW Keyboard: MS Comfort Curve Mouse: Cheap A4Tech-X750F Inspiration B1gapl's Recommended Components Last edited by dude112; 03-13-2008 at 03:48 PM.

03-13-2008, 03:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ewc1307 Formerly known as BuggyVeyron Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 427	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? As with all mails like this...COMPANIES WILL NEVER MAIL YOU TO CHANGE YOUR PASSWORD! __________________

03-13-2008, 04:16 PM	#3 (permalink)
dude112 Junior Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 66	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? It's not mailing me to change my password but telling me that i requested a reset, which i did. But it's strange to get such a mail and not just a confirmation and it came a few days after i changed it. Besides, changing password happens right there on the spot, no emails required, which makes it even more strange. __________________ Build postponed... indefinate?: Case: Antec P182/CM690 PSU: Corsair CMPSU-520HXEU/ TX-650 Mobo: Asus P5K/ Gigabyte EP35 DS3R/L Processor: Intel Q6600/Q9450 HSF: OCZ Vendetta 2 maybe with scythe SFF21F RAM: OCZ 4GB Reaper PC6400 800 C4 (2x 2GB) Videocard: ASUS 4850 HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB DVD-RW: SamsunG SH-203N+LiteOn LH-20A1S Speakers: Altec Lansing VS2421 (2.1) Monitor: LG 226WT/ Samsung 226BW Keyboard: MS Comfort Curve Mouse: Cheap A4Tech-X750F Inspiration B1gapl's Recommended Components

03-13-2008, 04:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ewc1307 Formerly known as BuggyVeyron Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: England Posts: 427	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? E-Mails do get delayed sometimes but as long as you can login don't worry about it. Funnily enough i got a mail from paypal saying my account has been suspended and to logon to this link and change my details...i laughed as i've never had a paypal account! 419eater.com ! __________________

03-13-2008, 08:16 PM	#5 (permalink)
Mak213 Commander SMod Autobot Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In Trotter's crawl space Posts: 11,946	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? The fact that it came from accountservices.msn.com should be a clue. I have never seen any such subdomain for MSN. Fraud. __________________ If I have helped you, consider making a donation to help me build a better PC.

03-14-2008, 04:10 PM	#6 (permalink)
dude112 Junior Techie Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 66	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? Alright, I guess I'll just delete and hope they stop sending it after a while. __________________ Build postponed... indefinate?: Case: Antec P182/CM690 PSU: Corsair CMPSU-520HXEU/ TX-650 Mobo: Asus P5K/ Gigabyte EP35 DS3R/L Processor: Intel Q6600/Q9450 HSF: OCZ Vendetta 2 maybe with scythe SFF21F RAM: OCZ 4GB Reaper PC6400 800 C4 (2x 2GB) Videocard: ASUS 4850 HDD: Samsung SpinPoint F1 750GB DVD-RW: SamsunG SH-203N+LiteOn LH-20A1S Speakers: Altec Lansing VS2421 (2.1) Monitor: LG 226WT/ Samsung 226BW Keyboard: MS Comfort Curve Mouse: Cheap A4Tech-X750F Inspiration B1gapl's Recommended Components

03-15-2008, 02:32 AM	#7 (permalink)
superdave1984 Repeat Offender Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 1,733	Re: Reset your Windows Live ID password? Tag it as junk mail, move it to the junk mail folder, then report it using the button. __________________

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