Facebook phishing email

Just got two emails allegedly from Facebook, saying that I had requested a password reset (which I didn't) and to enter a code or click a link. Now that was ok, I'm never tempted to click any links in unsolicited emails. However, at the foot of the page was a note that I should report this to Facebook if I had not requested a password reset, and the link there did go to Facebook, but with a bit of an addition, the code they sent plus an id number plus other code. The latter worries me a bit, since it might be a hack that can compromise your Facebook account. Not sure, but just to let folk be aware and if you haven't requested a password reset, I would delete such an email. Here's the email:

 
Hi ,We received a request to reset your Facebook password.Enter the following password reset code:770081001
Alternatively, you can directly change your password.
 
Change password link

Didn't request this change?
If you didn't request a new password, (link) let us know (link).


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