How do I verify if a Microsoft invoice/ email is authentic and how do I query it?

Question

I've received an email from flow-noreply@microsoft.com advising that I've been charged as per below:

Invoice number: G138803408

Amount: 294.14 USD

I don't understand what the charge is for and how to query or verify it.

Can anyone help?

Answer 1

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This forum is just a user to user forum, no-one here has any account access, using any Microsoft account you may have, try using the steps they provide on this link to find out what that payment was for.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-investigate-a-billing-charge-from-microsoft-398c5328-364c-d5e4-ea8f-f5ad60562a93

Then, is necessary, use the steps they provide on this link to cancel whatever that payment was for and get a refund.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/account-billing/how-to-get-a-refund-on-a-microsoft-subscription-67dca30b-b323-44d5-acc2-e02f9902c472

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If you are still unable to resolve that payment problem, you will need to contact Microsoft Support directly, try using this method to contact their support.

Go to this link: https://support.microsoft.com/contactus

Select Microsoft 365

Click 'Get Home Support'.

In the box provided, type billing.

Press Enter, then on the next page, scroll down and click 'Sign in to Contact Support'.

Navigate to Microsoft 365 and Office - Manage my Subscription.

Select the 'Chat with support agent in web browser' option

Answer 2

To verify if the email you received from flow-noreply@microsoft.com regarding the invoice is authentic, you can follow these steps:

1. Check the Sender's Email Address: Microsoft support emails typically come from domains like @microsoft.com, @microsoftsupport.com, or @mail.support.microsoft.com. If the email is from a different domain, it may be a phishing attempt.
2. Review the Content of the Email: Look for signs of phishing, such as poor grammar, urgent language, or requests for personal information. Legitimate emails from Microsoft will not ask for sensitive information directly.
3. Visit the Official Microsoft Website: Instead of clicking any links in the email, open a new browser window and go directly to https://account.microsoft.com. Sign in to your account and check your Services & subscriptions and Order history. If you do not see the invoice there, it is likely a scam.
4. Contact Microsoft Support: If you are unsure about the charge or need clarification, you can contact Microsoft Support directly through their official website for assistance.
5. Report Suspicious Emails: If you determine that the email is a phishing attempt, do not reply or click any links. You can report it to Microsoft at https://www.microsoft.com/reportascam.

For querying the charge, you can check your invoice details in the Microsoft 365 admin center or contact Microsoft support for further clarification on the specific charge.

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References:

• How do I know if an email from Microsoft support is genuine?
• Understand your invoice for your Microsoft MCA billing account