My Account is hacked and might be deleted or relocated to another email

Seth Thoman 10 Reputation points
2026-10-03T02:29:31.47+00:00

so my account was taken over and i cant access it anymore i tried calling and it tells me to go online to ask and there's nothing and i try to call again i get hung up on this is ridiculous i want my account back NOW

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    2026-10-03T02:29:44.87+00:00

    Use the Microsoft account recovery path immediately:

    1. Start the Microsoft self-help recovery tool and enter the email address or phone number for the account. The tool can provide self-help steps or offer the chance to talk to an agent.
    2. If access is blocked because of unusual sign-in activity, use the Sign-in Helper to try to unblock the Outlook.com account.
    3. If sign-in still fails, use the Microsoft account sign-in recovery flow and select Forgot my password. If prompted, choose I think someone else is using my Microsoft account.
    4. Before changing the password on any device that was used with the account, run a full malware scan:
      • Open Windows Security
      • Go to Virus and threat protection
      • Select Scan options > Full scan > Scan now
    5. If access is recovered, immediately:
      • Change the password
      • Review recent activity on the Security basics page
      • Check connected accounts, forwarding, and automatic replies for unauthorized changes

    Important limits called out in Microsoft support content:

    • If all security info was removed and replaced, the account can enter a restricted state for 30 days while the security info change is pending.
    • If the account email was changed by the attacker, Microsoft support content and support forum guidance indicate recovery may no longer be possible through normal self-service methods. In that case, the remaining option is to use the recovery/self-help flow to reach support, or request the account be secured or suspended.

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