Is this real???

[C@discussions.microsoft.com Randy C]

I have been receiving this message for about the last 2 weeks, is this real??
Because I have not initiated any changes.

Hello, res...@hotmail.com:

We received your request to reset your Windows Live password. To confirm
your request and reset your password, follow the instructions below.
Confirming your request helps prevent unauthorized access to your account.

If you didn't request that your password be reset, please follow the
instructions below to cancel your request.

CONFIRM REQUEST AND RESET PASSWORD

1. Copy the following web address:

https://accountservices.msn.com/EmailPage.srf?emailid=4270e3f530ef8eb&ed=B2Kf6ffe1A1rb4ixtj/F06oRJ%2BWPUIlwsveUjGq75MBtIttbJyboyGzFWnHW&lc=1033&urlnum=0

IMPORTANT: Because fraudulent ("phishing") e-mail often uses misleading
links, Microsoft recommends that you do not click links in e-mail, but
instead copy and paste them into your browsers, as described above.

2. Open your web browser, paste the link in the address bar, and then press
ENTER.

3. Follow the instructions on the web page that opens.

CANCEL PASSWORD RESET

1. Copy the following web address.

https://accountservices.msn.com/EmailPage.srf?emailid=4270e3f530ef8eb&ed=B2Kf6ffe1A1rb4ixtj/F06oRJ%2BWPUIlwsveUjGq75MBtIttbJyboyGzFWnHW&lc=1033&urlnum=1

IMPORTANT: Because fraudulent ("phishing") e-mail often uses misleading
links, Microsoft recommends that you do not click links in e-mail, but
instead copy and paste them into your browsers, as described above.

2. Open your web browser, paste the link in the address bar, and then press
ENTER.

3. Follow the instructions on the web page that opens.

OTHER INFORMATION

Windows Live is committed to protecting your privacy. We encourage you to
review our privacy statement Privacy Statement at
http://g.msn.com/2privacy/enus.

For more information, go to the Windows Live Account site at
https://account.live.com.

Thank you,

Microsoft 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.

[PA Bear [MS MVP]]

The links appear to be legit but expired, Randy.

If you wish to pursue this further, open you browser to
https://support.live.com/default.aspx & sign-in to the ID in question, then
click on the Windows Live ID link in the left-hand pane. On the resulting
page, use the FAQ or Table of Contents or Search box in the left-hand pane
to find your way around (e.g., "Report a Windows Live privacy issue to
Microsoft").

Also see:

What to do if you think your account has been stolen
http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/accounts/archive/2008/10/25/what-to-do-if-you-think-your-accounts-been-stolen.aspx

For Hotmail-related issues only:

Hotmail Online Solutions Center (new & replaces all newsgroup & email format
support)
http://windowslivehelp.com/Default.aspx

Solutions for Common Problems
http://windowslivehelp.com/solutions/

Hotmail Community Forums <=post here instead!
http://windowslivehelp.com/community/Default.aspx

Tip: Never post or use your real email address in a public newsgroup or
forum!
--
~Robear Dyer (PA Bear)
MS MVP-IE, Mail, Security, Windows Client - since 2002

Randy C wrote:
> I have been receiving this message for about the last 2 weeks, is this
> real?? Because I have not initiated any changes.
>
>

> Hello, [MUNGE]@hotmail.com: