Possible phishing

Tumbleweed_NTAM Said:

"Possible Phishing: I got an email that I tried to unsubscribe from but it came back that I couldn’t unsubscribe from it as it was a legal email and to click, I didn’t and instead typed the website address Pinterest.co.uk it came up with a message that my phone was 26% damaged with viruses and I should click on the link it had, I didn’t but just wondering is there anyway of check everything is ok, I do have Bitdefender installed with web protection so hoping I’m ok but just want check?"

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How did you Interact with the eMail?

Having not clicked any link, did you click anything else?

A. If not, then you are fine and have nothing to worry about.

B. If so, then Security & Privacy would be of High-Concern here. So, consider modifying your credentials, immediately. Reforming the following is best at this point.

Consider...

• Modifying: your login credentials (using both a New eMail and a New Password) for Apple and each and all sites
• Associating: a different method of payment to your account
• Enabling: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

Tumbleweed_NTAM Said:

"Possible Phishing: I got an email that I tried to unsubscribe from but it came back that I couldn’t unsubscribe from it as it was a legal email and to click"

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I. Report the eMail:

Yes. This eMail you speak of seems no more than a phishing scam scam. So, report this to Apple and the Government (if an option):

A. To Apple: Forward the message to: reportphishing@apple.com

B. To the U.S.A. Government: (In the US. Only): Report Phishing Scams' Info at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

Then...

II. Remove the Message: from your Trash and your Archive folders.

Tumbleweed_NTAM Said:

"Possible Phishing: Thanks you can actually get Apple email can’t you”

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1. Yes. First, you’d Create it:

Go Here: Create an @icloud.com email Address

2. Once Created, Proceed with the Set Up:

Go Here: Set Up iCloud Mail on your Devices

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Tumbleweed_NTAM Said:

"Possible Phishing: [...]should just block it shouldn’t I, the pop up that came on the website I just closed. thanks for the support it’s always good to know we can come on here for help.[...]”

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You are welcome.

Modify what need be — using a new eMail Address for Apple and a new never-before-used password would be wise from here. Proud to have helped.