About this tag
The blocked account tag on WindowsForum.com covers user experiences with Microsoft Live Mail accounts being temporarily blocked due to suspicious or unusual activity. Common themes include receiving vague notifications about unusual activity, being prompted to verify the account via a code sent to a blocked email address or mobile phone, and encountering phishing-like verification pages. Users report frustration with the lack of specific details about the triggering activity and difficulties when they do not have a text-capable mobile phone. The content highlights confusion between account security measures and potential scams, as well as ongoing error messages persisting for months.
  1. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 This may be why my Live Mail account got blocked!!!

    Hi I posted about my Live Mail account being blocked a few days ago. I had no idea why, they just said there was unusual activity, no specifics. Well I just got a strange e-mail. I received one about a week ago from a friend in Scotland just like this one. Link Removed Now tonight I...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  2. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 7 Is this for real?

    Hi This morning when I opened Live Mail I received a message saying that do to suspicious activity my account had been blocked! It then opened a web page that wanted to verify my account. I said it would send me a code to the e-mail address that was blocked (smart thinking there). I...
    • MikeHawthorne
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    • cybersecurity email access malware malwarebytes microsoft online safety password phishing security superantispyware suspicious tech support thunderbird user experience verification windows live mail
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  3. C

    Windows 7 Win 7 pro Live Email error messages on start up

    Starting Windows Live Mail I get error messages (for the last 3-4 months): "We noticed some unusual activity in your account. ... we temporarily blocked your account." Pressing [OK} --> next message: "Your account has been temporarily blocked.. Why are you seeing this? Someone may have used...
    • charlesh
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    • activity alert communication dinosaurs email email access error message junk messages mobile operational suggestions support terms of service troubleshooting verification code windows 7 windows live mail
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Software