maxdevious
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Mac OS X

Q: Phishing attempt via text in UK

More of a warning than a question. I have just had a text to my phone with a very good and believable link to sign in to you Apple ID. This link is fake http://appleidlock.com

Do not use it is a fake Apple webpage. The links on the top bar do not work and they are just after your login details.

iMac (27-inch Mid 2010), OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1)

Posted on Apr 9, 2016 2:07 PM

by LydiaH6,Solvedanswer
LydiaH6 LydiaH6
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A:

Hello

I stupidly fell for this phishing attempt - only half concentrating, doing something else at same time, daft. I changed my password and security questions within 2-3 minutes of making the mistake. The following morning, I had an email from Apple saying my credit card details and shipping/billing address had been changed (which I had not done). I logged in and they hadn't been, seemingly, but I changed my password and security questions again. What else should I do?

Help appreciated.

Lydia H6

Posted on May 3, 2016 3:38 AM

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  • by Klaus1,Apple recommended

    Klaus1 Klaus1 Apr 10, 2016 8:48 AM in response to maxdevious
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    Apr 10, 2016 8:48 AM in response to maxdevious

    Thanks for the heads-up.

     

    How to report phishing emails to Apple:

    via email to:  reportphishing@apple.com

    How to report other phishing incidents to Apple:

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

  • by LydiaH6,Solvedanswer

    LydiaH6 LydiaH6 May 3, 2016 3:38 AM in response to maxdevious
    Level 1 (14 points)
    May 3, 2016 3:38 AM in response to maxdevious

    Hello

    I stupidly fell for this phishing attempt - only half concentrating, doing something else at same time, daft. I changed my password and security questions within 2-3 minutes of making the mistake. The following morning, I had an email from Apple saying my credit card details and shipping/billing address had been changed (which I had not done). I logged in and they hadn't been, seemingly, but I changed my password and security questions again. What else should I do?

    Help appreciated.

    Lydia H6

  • by maxdevious,

    maxdevious maxdevious May 3, 2016 3:44 AM in response to LydiaH6
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Mac OS X
    May 3, 2016 3:44 AM in response to LydiaH6

    Hi,

     

    As soon as you can go to the official Apple website and change you login details. Your official Apple details/passwords will not be the same as the 'new' details you entered on the fake website they will still be the original details. It might also be worth canceling any credit/debit cards associated with you official Apple account.

     

    Max

  • by LydiaH6,

    LydiaH6 LydiaH6 May 3, 2016 3:48 AM in response to maxdevious
    Level 1 (14 points)
    May 3, 2016 3:48 AM in response to maxdevious

    Thanks for replying so quickly. I changed my log-in details (password & security questions) on the real site, not the fake one. Nonetheless, I received that email about the credit card change. I have since gone back to the real site and changed my password and security questions again.