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Is this a scam?

Have received an email saying my Apple ID was locked for security reasons and asking me to verify my identity within 24 hours or my account will be disabled.


Is this a scam?

Posted on Jul 9, 2020 1:53 AM

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Jul 9, 2020 2:00 AM in response to Wednesday0720

It is a well-known scam. 

 

Is it possible that you gave your Apple ID password to the scammer? If yes, then 

 

Change your Apple ID password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355

 

Here is What to do after you change your Apple ID or password https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204071

 

To be proactive, learn about phishing, scams, and Apple practices, etc., see:

 

If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226

 

This scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing

emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

 

How to identify scams related to purported apple email notifications—per Eric Root.

 

“Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers. …The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.”

 

When Eric says Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, I am not sure if he intends to include being address by your first name. I get some pertinent Apple emails that use only my first Name.

 

While scams and activities that compromise an account are different, learn about/Increase your security for safety. See:

 

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145

 

Increase the Security of your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303

 

iCloud security overview  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303

 

Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac

 

Use Two-factor authentication for Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204915

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