Is this a fraudulent email or an official email from Microsoft？

Hello CR.Hby

Thank you for using Microsoft products and posting in the community.

I know that you worry when you receive an email from an unknown sender and I understand how you feel.

Being hyper-vigilant with phishing software is a very wise and commendable behavior. This type of monitoring not only protects privacy and property, but also shows a keen eye for potential cyber threats.

There is no way for the forum to tell if this is a phishing email just by the content, except to say that such notifications are not common. However, whether it is real or fake, it is recommended that you visit your account's security method management via the official link to see if there is an anomaly.

 https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?linkid=2204804

If everything is fine, you can ignore reporting the email. Phishing and suspicious behavior in Outlook - Microsoft Support

In the case of phishing emails, we can check the following:

1. Verify the email address: First, verify the email address from which you received the email. If it comes from a suspicious or unofficial email address, it could be a phishing attempt. For example: Microsoft uses this @accountprotection.microsoft.com domain to send email notifications about your Microsoft account. These notifications may include security codes for dual authentication and account update information, such as password changes.

Can I trust email from the Microsoft account team? - Microsoft Support

2. Look for spelling and grammar errors: Phishing emails often contain spelling and grammar errors. Check the email for errors that may indicate that it is not legitimate.

3. Verify the sender: If you're unsure of the legitimacy of the email, you can try to verify the sender by contacting the company directly or checking their official website for contact information.

4. Check for suspicious links or attachments: Hover your mouse over the link to see the actual jump address and be alert when the link name and actual jump point to different platforms, it is likely to be a malicious link. Do not click on any links or download any attachments from the email. Phishing emails often contain malicious links or attachments that can harm your computer or steal your personal information.

In addition, you have the option of getting online help from the Microsoft Accounts team to help you safely see if there is a security risk.

1. Open a link to a website - Contact - Microsoft Support

2. In the "We will work for you at any time" box below, enter MSA, click "Get Directions," and then click "Contact Customer Service" below.

3. In this section, you must use a personal Microsoft account

Note: You can only use a personal MSA to sign up, and the company account can't display the correct content. If the account cannot be connected, you can use another account or create a new account to run it;

4. Select "Other Products" under Products & Services, select "Manage Account Security" as the category, and click to confirm

5. You can select "Chat with support specialists in web browser" to enter the chat window.

I hope this information has been helpful to you. If you have any questions, let me know and I'll be happy to help.

Forry.F - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist