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> Microsoft wanted me to confirm my age, that I was a "real person" along with identity. So Microsoft somehow reached out to the police department, based on my

> Microsoft wanted me to confirm my age, that I was a "real person" along with identity. So Microsoft somehow reached out to the police department, based on my address information in my Microsoft accounts, with a check of some kind. I had to go to the local police department to verify who I was and my age. The police department told me it was odd. They are just following up on Microsoft complaint. This happened a few or so years ago. Microsoft confirmed my identity then. However, the Microsoft account profile photo issue still exists today. You what now???

MisterTea 7mo ago
> The police department told me it was odd. They are just following up on Microsoft complaint. Since when does your local police department respond to a "Microsoft complaint?"
- giancarlostoro 7mo ago
  That's what I'm saying! That is WILD.
  - MisterTea 7mo ago
    PD - Hello Police department MS - Hello officer, this is Microsoft. We're calling to report a user trying to access their system unlawfully...
- john_strinlai 7mo ago
  they dont. and microsoft doesnt contact local police. this post is dubious. if its CSAM related (which is implied via photodna involvement), microsoft does not contact local police. they contact NCMEC (or the appropriate equivalent), who then coordinates the law enforcement response. if it isnt CSAM, microsoft does not contact local police to aid with support, because that would be ridiculous to coordinate over a billion accounts across tens of thousands of police departments around the world. and police forces would obviously not tolerate acting as microsoft support personnel. there has to be a substantial amount of missing context, or this story is (partially? fully?) fabricated, or the user is mistaken/wasnt talking to microsoft.
the_snooze 7mo ago
That sounds like straight up scammer behavior. "Yes, this is Microsoft calling. We need to confirm your info with the local authorities."
- selcuka 7mo ago
  > That sounds like straight up scammer behavior. " Microsoft reached out to the police department, then the person went to the local police department to verify who they were. I don't see how this could be a scam.
  - deleted 7mo ago
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  - thunfischbrot 7mo ago
    Then again: how does the local police department verify they are indeed talking to Microsoft? It’s been done before: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of-subpoena-via-fake-emergency-data-requests/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of...
  - dwroberts 7mo ago
    I think there are a few scammer red flags in this - it stood out to me that they said "support watched me setup 3 different accounts" - not saying MS support couldn't do this, but remoting into the machine and watching a victim enter form details is a very scammer-y thing for sure
beeflet 7mo ago
Home Depot™ Presents the Police!®
- Forgeties79 7mo ago
  Subway™ Eat Fresh and Freeze, Scumbag!®

MisterTea 7mo ago

> The police department told me it was odd. They are just following up on Microsoft complaint. Since when does your local police department respond to a "Microsoft complaint?"

giancarlostoro 7mo ago
That's what I'm saying! That is WILD.
- MisterTea 7mo ago
  PD - Hello Police department MS - Hello officer, this is Microsoft. We're calling to report a user trying to access their system unlawfully...
john_strinlai 7mo ago
they dont. and microsoft doesnt contact local police. this post is dubious. if its CSAM related (which is implied via photodna involvement), microsoft does not contact local police. they contact NCMEC (or the appropriate equivalent), who then coordinates the law enforcement response. if it isnt CSAM, microsoft does not contact local police to aid with support, because that would be ridiculous to coordinate over a billion accounts across tens of thousands of police departments around the world. and police forces would obviously not tolerate acting as microsoft support personnel. there has to be a substantial amount of missing context, or this story is (partially? fully?) fabricated, or the user is mistaken/wasnt talking to microsoft.

the_snooze 7mo ago

That sounds like straight up scammer behavior. "Yes, this is Microsoft calling. We need to confirm your info with the local authorities."

selcuka 7mo ago
> That sounds like straight up scammer behavior. " Microsoft reached out to the police department, then the person went to the local police department to verify who they were. I don't see how this could be a scam.
- deleted 7mo ago
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- thunfischbrot 7mo ago
  Then again: how does the local police department verify they are indeed talking to Microsoft? It’s been done before: https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of-subpoena-via-fake-emergency-data-requests/ https://krebsonsecurity.com/2022/03/hackers-gaining-power-of...
- dwroberts 7mo ago
  I think there are a few scammer red flags in this - it stood out to me that they said "support watched me setup 3 different accounts" - not saying MS support couldn't do this, but remoting into the machine and watching a victim enter form details is a very scammer-y thing for sure

beeflet 7mo ago

Home Depot™ Presents the Police!®

Forgeties79 7mo ago
Subway™ Eat Fresh and Freeze, Scumbag!®