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Someone is trying to or did sign in with my ID

I received very strange notification: Someone is trying or did sign in with my ID in Arlington or something in VA , USA

I'm in JHB -not me

How SERIOUS, HOW DANGEROUS

My Account ended up locked, i unlocked it - did i do something stupid,imprudent?

now dont know where , which pin to use - where the old one ,where the new

Worried

No Apple support when needed ,PLEASE HELP


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Posted on Jan 11, 2020 4:22 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2020 6:20 AM

You didn't do anything stupid or imprudent. Your ID was locked because someone tried to sign into your Apple ID and used the wrong password too many times.


You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


 Two Factor Authentification availability


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

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Jan 11, 2020 6:20 AM in response to v175

You didn't do anything stupid or imprudent. Your ID was locked because someone tried to sign into your Apple ID and used the wrong password too many times.


You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Link to contact Apple Support in the article.


Apple ID has been compromised


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


 Two Factor Authentification availability


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords


Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ

Someone is trying to or did sign in with my ID

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