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I received an e-mail saying my apple account has been locked for security reasons. Why!

I received an email saying my apple account has been locked for security reasons. Why!




Posted on Sep 22, 2019 2:05 PM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2019 2:06 PM

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.

reportphishing@apple.com

The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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Sep 22, 2019 2:06 PM in response to jamescrutch

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.

reportphishing@apple.com

The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

I received an e-mail saying my apple account has been locked for security reasons. Why!

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