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ID apple account is temporarily locked

I got email from apple that my ID is locked temporarily. My question is why you guys was locked my ID apple account

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 9, 2023 11:36 AM

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Posted on Sep 9, 2023 11:42 AM

It’s a phishing attempt.

Hopefully you did NOT reply or provide any personal credentials.

If you did, see this:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Followed by this:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Sep 9, 2023 11:42 AM in response to riddwan

It’s a phishing attempt.

Hopefully you did NOT reply or provide any personal credentials.

If you did, see this:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Followed by this:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Sep 9, 2023 11:38 AM in response to riddwan

Apple does not send such emails. The email is from a scammer, attempting to obtain your Apple ID and password. Do not interact with the message or the sender.

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ID apple account is temporarily locked

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