Thats why I link my secondary emails to my main one. Can always reset my passwords that way.

Try using bills and proof of payments to prove ownership and get the GMs to manually change the email is my best suggestion.

I think the security issue people are worried about is that you can change your email account with only your in game password, so as long as you have that you should be ok (I think). SO just go to change password and change it to your new email account then verify. Sorry if I am wrong.

Most e-mail accounts have a link (forgot password?) where you click on it for those who forgot their password. Try that and you will be ok.

Does this look suspicious to anyone else or is it just me?

Does seem suspicious.

Have your FRIEND email [email protected] for assistance and
provide proof of ownership in the form of transaction ID from account purchases.