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Microsoft Admits Deleting 25-Year-Old Account Despite Owner Verification, Erasing Thousands in Games and Personal Photos

International Business Times UK — July 16, 2026 at 06:10 AM UTC

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Microsoft Admits Deleting 25-Year-Old Account Despite Owner Verification, Erasing Thousands in Games and Personal Photos

A Dutch Twitch streamer claims Microsoft permanently deleted his 25-year-old account after it was hacked, despite confirming he was the rightful owner.