My iCloud email is being used by an unknown device for Facetime

I just created my iCloud email today because I wanted to sync my notes with my different devices.
Shortly after creating the account I get a notification that said something like "Your email [email protected] is being used by LenovoG460's iPad for Facetime."
I do not own a Lenovo and as far as I know, our household does not own such a machine.
I quickly changed my Apple Id's password. My question is, should I be worried? Is there anything more I can do to ensure my security? How can I find out what other devices are using my account?

They've probably mistyped their address and given yours instead (or possibly they are an idiot who thinks they own your address - sounds bizarre, but it does happen). Consequently they are not receiving the messages but you are.
There's not much you can do about it. You can't delete the address unless it's an alias. You could answer to one of the people who are trying to contact him and point out the error, but as they probably only have the erroneous address as well they won't be able to do anything unless they also have his physical address and are prepared to write to him.
Alternatively you could just set up a Rule on the iCloud website (click on the cogwheel icon at bottom left and choose Rules) to move all messages to that address to the Trash so you won't be bothered by them, and leave him to stew in his own juice.

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