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Hi I just received an email from Apple support saying my Apple account has been locked and I need to enter my details within 24hours or my account password automatically changes. Was just wondering is this a scam as it asked for my social security number also which I found strange.

Posted on Dec 4, 2019 11:37 AM

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Posted on Dec 4, 2019 11:40 AM

  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.


reportphishing@apple.com


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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Dec 4, 2019 11:40 AM in response to andrewfromroscreatoewn

  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.


reportphishing@apple.com


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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