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|This is a copy of an email I received today about a transaction on Microsoft Azure| | -------- | Alert rule description
|Is this fraud Email and should I disregard it?| | -------- | MICROSOFT CORPORATION BILLING AND ACCOUNT SECURITY NOTICE (REF: MS-FRA-6673829-KP). Our system has detected a potentially unauthorized charge on your account. Transaction Details: Merchant: Windows Defender. Transaction ID: PP456-887A-22B. Amount: 459.90 USD. Date: 03/11/2026. For your protection, this transaction has been temporarily placed on hold by our Fraud Detection Team. To prevent possible account suspension or additional fees, please verify this transaction immediately. If you did NOT authorize this payment, contact our 24/7 Microsoft Account Security Support at +1 (812) 266-1510 or +1 (812) 266-1890 . We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your prompt response. Microsoft Account Security Team.
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Yes, this is a scam that has been reported by several users. By all means, don't call that number, because they will aim to rip you off.