Windows 10: Can someone open a Microsoft Account using my email address?

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    Can someone open a Microsoft Account using my email address?


    I am sure an email I received about suspicious activity log in related to a Microsoft Account using my email address was a potential fraud and I binned it straight away.But can someone open such an account?If so, is there a way to prevent it?Thanks

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    MelRT2, Oct 12, 2023
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