A program that grants points for using Bing search, which users can redeem for gift cards, sweepstakes entries, or charitable donations.
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The option to verify your Microsoft Rewards account using an email address was removed for security reasons. This is because it was easy for someone to create a free email address, and they misused this verification option, which led Microsoft to stop allowing accounts to be verified directly through email for all users.
Later, the verification now switched to the phone number method. However, since Microsoft is phasing out phone number verification, it is now using the Bing QR code verification method, which is more secure than the previous methods. You will need a smartphone with the Bing app installed to scan the QR code, verify your identity, and successfully redeem your rewards.
For reference, see:
Use QR Code Verification to Redeem Microsoft Rewards
However, if you tried to sign in with your account on the 'Microsoft Rewards' page and you receive a message that your 'Rewards account is suspended', you will have to reach out directly to the Microsoft Rewards support team. Since this is a peer-to-peer community forum, we cannot help you with account-related issues publicly here.