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4. Depends on further content of the mail and whether it's from a legitimate source

Reply to LuckyLib (Original post)

Fri Jul 31, 2020, 04:06 PM

Jul 2020

Could be something like a phishing attempt if it demands an action from you by logging in while it redirects you to another site.
As a general rule, never use any links from a mail you received, only the official links. I assume you can still change/test the password yourself.

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Just received an email that my Instagram password had been changed. [View all] LuckyLib Jul 2020 OP

Go to Instagram and try to log in with the old password. lpbk2713 Jul 2020 #1

Spear Phishing mikeysnot Jul 2020 #3

We're you hacked? MontanaMama Jul 2020 #2

It's a no response email, but gives a link to "if you didn't request this" LuckyLib Jul 2020 #6

I was hacked about a week ago, I cannot access my Amazon account. katmondoo Jul 2020 #7

I've had to abandon the amazon account MontanaMama Jul 2020 #9

Depends on further content of the mail and whether it's from a legitimate source Hav Jul 2020 #4

Often a scam Email Lemonwurst Jul 2020 #5

Don't fall for it pandr32 Jul 2020 #8