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Strange email

I received an email saying my apple account was locked and may be permanently locked if I did not take immediate action. Then it directed me to a page where it wanted my DOB, social security number, phone number, address, etc.


It seemed incredibly sketchy. Is this really apple or something scam trying to steal my identity?

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 8, 2020 1:49 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2020 1:50 PM

  •  Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


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 links below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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

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Jan 8, 2020 1:50 PM in response to kyur7

  •  Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


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 links below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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

Strange email

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