Regain Locked Hotmail Access

My Hotmail account is currently locked after Microsoft flagged an unusual number of log-in attempts. I still know the correct password and the phone number on file is active, yet every time I try to verify, the system tells me that method is unavailable.

Here’s what I have already done without success:
• Contacted Microsoft support for standard assistance
• Completed the account recovery form several times
• Tried the usual password-reset flow

I have encountered this exact lockout only once before, so I’m convinced the profile data should still be intact. I need someone who genuinely understands Microsoft’s internal escalation paths, security policies, and the nuances of their recovery forms to walk the case through to resolution.

Deliverable
• Full, legitimate access to the account (successful sign-in, inbox visible.

When you respond, please briefly outline how you’d approach Microsoft’s support tiers or other valid procedures and share any verifiable success stories with similar Hotmail or Microsoft account recoveries.