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I received a mail 3 times today to confirm my email, is it a bug, a hoax ?

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I received a mail 3 times today to confirm my email, is it a bug, a hoax ? I did not create any account in the last 3 years. Why am I receiving that emails ? Thanks

I received a mail 3 times today to confirm my email, is it a bug, a hoax ? I did not create any account in the last 3 years. Why am I receiving that emails ? Thanks

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It's possible someone accidentally tried to reset your password. Or it's someone trying to get in your account.

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Happy112
Happy112

Hi   !

What's the sender's name   ?
And which   'account'   do these confirmations pertain to   ?

FredMcD
FredMcD

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It's possible someone accidentally tried to reset your password. Or it's someone trying to get in your account.

Happy112
Happy112

FredMcD said

It's possible someone accidentally tried to reset your password. Or it's someone trying to get in your account.

True;   never even crossed my mind   !

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it is from accounts@firefox.com, and 3 time at 1min difference.

FredMcD
FredMcD

Any password reset goes to the e-mail on file with the site.