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Hi as i was changing my email to my phone number on my account, i was sent a security code from +44**********.
Is this from microsoft or a scammer? I have already typed the pin
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I can tell you that I've received legitimate security codes from Microsoft, Yahoo and eBay from this number. It belongs to the Sure (Guernsey) network; they have presumably contracted to supply automated SMS services to these and other companies. Don't worry about it.
