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suspicious email

I received an email from iCloud ID saying that my iCloud ID has been locked today for security reasons. It says if I do not respond within 12 hours of the email my iCloud ID will be suspended and I will no longer be able to access. It then tells me to verify my account.


Is this a genuine email or is it spam please?


Thank you for your help


Posted on Sep 6, 2021 4:06 PM

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Posted on Sep 6, 2021 4:08 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


If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355


The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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

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Sep 6, 2021 4:08 PM in response to moyra73

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


If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355


The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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

suspicious email

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