Email account security
Would Apple send you an email asking you to verify your account saying your account is locked? I’m scared this might be a scam because when I clicked on the link it asked for my social security number.
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Would Apple send you an email asking you to verify your account saying your account is locked? I’m scared this might be a scam because when I clicked on the link it asked for my social security number.
Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers .
Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers .
It is a scam. If you entered your password after clicking on the link, change it immediately if you can and see: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
If your account was locked, Apple notifies you when you attempt to log in, including when logging into this forum.
Email account security