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Is this a mistake or just phishing?

i got a mail from noreply@apple.com ssaying that i added a new recovery contact but it had the hour and the date wrong. i checked my account and nothing seemed strange. ive got the two-factor authenticator and didnt receive any notification. could this be a mistake by Apple or is just phishing?

Posted on Apr 6, 2023 11:20 PM

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Posted on Apr 7, 2023 4:55 AM

I guess the first question is, did you add a recovery contact?


Refer to:L Help a friend or family member as their account recovery contact - Apple Support


1. Go to Settings

2. Select Password & Security

3. Select Account Recovery or Recovery Assistance


Is there a strange name there?



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Apr 7, 2023 5:31 AM in response to Renata1718

Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store - Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash --> Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash - Apple Support


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


If you are uncertain about a message and a resource provided in that message, do not click on any links in the message. Try to independently verify the resource by going to a support page on apple.com and use that to contact Apple or to use the service the message is telling you to use.



Is this a mistake or just phishing?

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