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I just received an email from “Apple” that my account has been locked for security reasons.

is this correct or a scam? Please verify

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 9:54 AM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 9:57 AM

It's fake. Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com as an attachment and then delete it.


If an Apple ID actually gets locked, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email.


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