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1. GeniusMusing (geniusmusing@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 02-Apr-2022 14:19:09 EDT GeniusMusing
   14-52-2022-The Amazon Account Blunder The Random Thoughts of GeniusMusing
   https://geniusmusing.com/2022/04/14-52-2022-the-amazon-account-blunder
   
   >So today I got an email from Amazon providing a OTP (One Time Password) for my account.
   >
   > From: Amazon.com account-update at amazon.com
   > Subject: Amazon password assistance
   > Body: Password assistance
   >
   > To authenticate, please use the following One Time Password (OTP):
   >
   > xxxxxxxx
   >
   > Don't share this OTP with anyone. Our customer service team will never ask you for your password, OTP, credit card, or banking info.
   >
   > We hope to see you again soon.
   >
   >The problem?
   >
   >WTF Amazon, I don't have an account with you
   >...
   1. lnxw48a1 (lnxw48a1@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 02-Apr-2022 16:09:35 EDT lnxw48a1

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      @geniusmusing This sounds worrisome. That person created an account using your old info, so they have the info and may try again at some other site.
      1. GeniusMusing (geniusmusing@nu.federati.net)'s status on Saturday, 02-Apr-2022 18:01:57 EDT GeniusMusing

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         @lnxw48a1
         There are many people who had most, maybe all of that info. There are only a few who have the current info, that would have worried me more.
         
         Also because we do run a biz out of the house, at some point much of the info is public if you know where to look and what to look for and my gmail address dates back to the invite only era so it has been around forever, at least in internet timing.