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Q: I have received two iTunes Store Alerts. Neither came from what looked like a legitimate Apple e-mail address. Both e-mails directed me to log into a URL for a refund. The URL did not have a legitimate Apple address. How can I stop the phishing email

I have received two iTunes Store Alerts. Neither came from what looked like a legitimate Apple e-mail address. Both e-mails directed me to log into a URL for a refund. The URL did not have a legitimate Apple address. How can I stop the phishing emails?

Posted on Aug 6, 2016 5:18 PM

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  • by ed2345,Apple recommended

    ed2345 ed2345 Aug 6, 2016 6:05 PM in response to ak2314
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    Aug 6, 2016 6:05 PM in response to ak2314

    ak2314 wrote:

     

    I have received two iTunes Store Alerts. Neither came from what looked like a legitimate Apple e-mail address. Both e-mails directed me to log into a URL for a refund. The URL did not have a legitimate Apple address. How can I stop the phishing emails?

    You can report it to Apple by forwarding a copy to reportphishing@apple.com .  Then delete it.