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How do I recover my Apple ID that was stolen from me?

How do I recover my Apple ID with my name on it. *** has it and is using it to impersonate me. She is hacking me and spoofing me. I am working with a Detective. She has used my Apple ID and now I am a victim of Identity Theft, Impersonation, and fraud. Wherever I had a credit card posted she charged items, but nothing was ever sent to her home. Amazon, so much fraud they closed all my chase accounts. Using my Apple ID makes it very believable she is me. She has stolen every Apple ID I ever had, 20 at last count. Can anybody help me!


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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Jul 23, 2023 1:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 23, 2023 1:54 AM

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:  

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

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


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID password -> Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

  • Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 
  • Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


Never jailbroken your iPhone.


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Wherever I had a credit card posted she charged items,

❗️Never post your private information on public forums and never share it with others.


Contact your bank, they can find out who (name, address & account number) has collected the amount from your bank account, and when.

Depending on your bank, they can collect the amount back within 30 days.

Ask your bank to block your card, and ask a new card.


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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Jul 23, 2023 1:54 AM in response to sindy134

See -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:  

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

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


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID password -> Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

  • Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 
  • Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


Never jailbroken your iPhone.


-----

Wherever I had a credit card posted she charged items,

❗️Never post your private information on public forums and never share it with others.


Contact your bank, they can find out who (name, address & account number) has collected the amount from your bank account, and when.

Depending on your bank, they can collect the amount back within 30 days.

Ask your bank to block your card, and ask a new card.


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