Windows 10: tech help phone number

Each time I sign into my email account I get "Oops something went wrong.......I've changed my password. Nothing makes this go away.

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Help Me Understand What I'm Doing Wrong

I may be missing something, but I think what's being suggested is you use the arrow to choose another different method other then 'phone number' such as email or an authentication app, whatever's on the drop down list that's not a phone number.

 

Blocking Cell Phone Numbers

Here's one way to get around the problem. It's kludgy but it should work.

Get a VOIP based phone service or a magic jack. For 24/7 access, you're better off with VOIP that uses an ethernet adapter, but that's up to the user.

The important point is to find one that lets you create your own "black list" of callers. Usually they will have both black and white list options and these are usually a subcategory under the "do not disturb" or similar feature.

The provider will usually let you create a second number for $5-10 per month. You'll use this for your cell phone number. If it is ever compromised, you can change it easily without affecting the base number.

Forward the second number to your cell phone and give everyone that one as your "cell phone" number. There will be a delay of a few seconds as calls get routed, but who cares. It's not like any of us is on Obama's speed dial right?

Now when you get assholes calling you, just add them to the black list.

You can also block calls w/o caller id this way if your cell phone co. doesn't already do that for you.

 

phone number

No, that's a scam.

Microsoft will never call you out of the blue.

Only if you have previously contacted the official Microsoft Support, they might call you.

Official Microsoft support numbers can be found here:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4051701/global-customer-service-phone-numbers

You might want to read:

Some related and official Microsoft articles:

• Protect yourself from tech support scams
  
• Tech support scams
  
• www.microsoft.com/reportascam
  

Other non-Microsoft, but very good articles worth reading/watching:

• Tech support scams: help and resource page | Malwarebytes Labs:
• Beware of Phony Tech Support Scams
• How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams