Outlook.com – Can’t get past CAPTCHA

SUMMARY:

After logging into Outlook.com with my Microsoft Account credentials (no problems logging in), I'm prompted to enter a CAPTCHA.  After entering the information correctly, the following message is displayed:

You've reached the limit for number of attempts. These limits help us protect against spam from automated programs. You can try again later.

STEPS TO REPRODUCE:

1. Load www.outlook.com
2. Successfully login with Microsoft Account (verified I am signed in as I can access my Microsoft Account Settings).
3. Immediately redirected to a page that indicates: "Help us fight junk email - Most junk comes from automated programs, which can't solve puzzles like this. (Sorry we have to ask you to prove you're a person.) " 
4. Enter CAPTCHA phrase and click Continue.

EXPECTED RESULT:  Successful login or the option to make another attempt.

ACTUAL RESULT:  Message - You've reached the limit for number of attempts. These limits help us protect against spam from automated programs. You can try again later.

NOTE:  I'm certain the CAPTCHA was entered correctly.  I made another attempt a few hours later but get the same result.