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Unauthorized purchase

I got an email about an unauthorized purchase, but i dont see it under my recent purchases. how can i check if someone is hacking my ID ?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 16, 2020 1:09 PM

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Posted on Dec 16, 2020 1:21 PM

The description of your problem leads me to believe that the email you received is a Phishing email. Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support will help you to make that determination.


If you see 'apple.com/bill' or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support describes how to investigate charges which may have appeared on your account statement.

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Dec 16, 2020 1:21 PM in response to griselda87

The description of your problem leads me to believe that the email you received is a Phishing email. Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support will help you to make that determination.


If you see 'apple.com/bill' or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support describes how to investigate charges which may have appeared on your account statement.

Dec 16, 2020 1:28 PM in response to griselda87

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 emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. 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 . 


The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store.     


Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. Or control - click on the email and select Forward as attachment. Make sure you send it as an attachment to a new email. If you just forward it, it will probably be rejected. You won’t receive a response.


reportphishing@apple.com

Unauthorized purchase

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