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Stolen iPhone from 3-4 years ago just signed in/turned off FMiP??

Hi guys, a few days I received a few emails:

Welcome to iCloud

Your Apple ID (xxx@xxx.com) was used to sign in to iCloud on an iPhone 5s.

Verify your email address -- With a code attached

Then another 2 with a "Verify now" link as opposed to a code minutes apart.

Find My iPhone has been disabled on My first name’s iPhone


I remember I had an iPhone stolen a few years ago, I'm unsure if this is one the one but I'm worried as when I try to reset the password I need the mobile number.. Which I don't have! I can just see what 2 digits it ends in. I'm pretty freaked out as it's registered as my own iPhone (XXX's iPhone) and is using/trying to use my gmail.


Can anyone advise on what to do here?


Many thanks,

Mitch


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Posted on Sep 9, 2019 5:23 AM

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User profile for user: Limnos
Limnos
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Posted on Sep 9, 2019 7:36 AM

Are you sure the email is really from Apple?


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759


- Apple e-mails address you by your real name, not something like "Dear Customer", "Dear Client", or an e-mail address*.

- Apple e-mails originate from @apple.com or @itunes.com but it is possible to spoof a sender address

- Mouse-over links to see if they direct to real Apple web sites. Do not click on them as this just tells the spammer they have a working e-mail address in their database.

- Phishing emails may include account suspension or similar threats in order to panic you into clicking on a link without thinking. They may report a fake purchase in order to infuriate you into rashly clicking on a false link to report a problem. Mar 2018 post by Niel https://discussions.apple.com/message/33129140#message33129140 - "Emails saying that your Apple ID has been locked or disabled are always phishing. If one actually gets disabled, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email."

- Apple will not ask for personal information in an e-mail and never for a social security number.

- Scams may have bad grammar or spelling mistakes.

- Apple will not phone you unless it is a response to request from you to have them call you.


* Exception: https://discussions.apple.com/message/33701414#message33701414


Forward attempts as an attachment (in MacOS Mail use the paperclip icon) to: reportphishing@apple.com then delete it.


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Limnos
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Sep 9, 2019 7:36 AM in response to EcosRage

Are you sure the email is really from Apple?


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759


- Apple e-mails address you by your real name, not something like "Dear Customer", "Dear Client", or an e-mail address*.

- Apple e-mails originate from @apple.com or @itunes.com but it is possible to spoof a sender address

- Mouse-over links to see if they direct to real Apple web sites. Do not click on them as this just tells the spammer they have a working e-mail address in their database.

- Phishing emails may include account suspension or similar threats in order to panic you into clicking on a link without thinking. They may report a fake purchase in order to infuriate you into rashly clicking on a false link to report a problem. Mar 2018 post by Niel https://discussions.apple.com/message/33129140#message33129140 - "Emails saying that your Apple ID has been locked or disabled are always phishing. If one actually gets disabled, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email."

- Apple will not ask for personal information in an e-mail and never for a social security number.

- Scams may have bad grammar or spelling mistakes.

- Apple will not phone you unless it is a response to request from you to have them call you.


* Exception: https://discussions.apple.com/message/33701414#message33701414


Forward attempts as an attachment (in MacOS Mail use the paperclip icon) to: reportphishing@apple.com then delete it.


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