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Q: Why did I get an email saying my iCloud email is being forwarded but no setting in mail was set?

I received an email in my iCloud account stating that it's been forwarded to an email address that I should not be having access to m I received an email in my iCloud account stating that meal was being forwarded to an email address that I should not be having access to money y account but there it was?  When I found this e-mail I quickly logged into my icloud.com e-mail to check all settings. Nothing was set to forward? I have an iphone but use a windows based computer and everything feels SO limited and no real information can be seen. No log on activity nothing that I can use to see if someone got into my mail. Sigh... please help me understand why apple is so , well, weird?

iOS 8.4.1

Posted on Jan 15, 2016 2:33 PM

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Q: Why did I get an email saying my iCloud email is being forwarded but no setting in mail was set?

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  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Jan 15, 2016 3:15 PM in response to Uwillgetgot!!
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    Jan 15, 2016 3:15 PM in response to Uwillgetgot!!

    That email could be a bluff. I can't imagine Apple has the resources to detect very iCloud email user who forwards their email for whatever reason.

     

    What did it suggest or ask you too do to resolve it?

     

    Are you still able to send/receive email to that iCloud account? Have you changed your Apple ID password and security questions?

  • by Uwillgetgot!! ,

    Uwillgetgot!! Uwillgetgot!! Jan 16, 2016 11:08 PM in response to LACAllen
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    Jan 16, 2016 11:08 PM in response to LACAllen

    THank you for your reply to my question. I have changed my questions and my password the moment I read the email. It was peculiar to say the least.  I can send and receive but there was a period when I was expecting an email but nothing would get delivered? It was strange but weeks later I see the message from Apple about my mail being forwarded. The Apple address looked legit but maybe I should use one of those sites to see where it came from. Trace the headers on the email might be an idea.

     

    I Change my password often due to a breakup and really feel like my privacy with iCloud and apple in general is or has been breached.

     

    THank you again and if you have any advice on how I could keep my account secure that would be great. Can an outlook email application get my mail even changeling my passwords? Just wanted to ask. I feel there are too many ways someone can breach a persons electronic files and information.

  • by LACAllen,

    LACAllen LACAllen Jan 16, 2016 11:53 PM in response to Uwillgetgot!!
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    Jan 16, 2016 11:53 PM in response to Uwillgetgot!!

    The bad guys can be pretty good at making their communications look like Apple's.

     

    Here are some tips from Apple themselves...  the safest thing when in doubt is to call Apple Support at a number you look up yourself and ask. They have multiple ways of identifying you so that thy can help keep you safe.

     

    Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

    Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support

    http://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

     

    Also, you may want to consider using one of Apple's latest 2 step/factor levels of security. It can be difficult to grasp how it works, but it is more secure. Essentially you turn your phone, computer and browsers into "trusted" devices. When you access a new one for the first time, one of your other trusted devices vouches for you. Google and lots of others are doing similar things.

     

    Frequently asked questions about two-step verification for Apple ID - Apple Support

    Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support