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I got an email about my Apple user iD being used in another country

I got an email about my Apple user iD being used in another country it seems fake, doesn’t anyone else get these... don’t trust the email



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Posted on Dec 22, 2018 7:13 PM

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Posted on Dec 22, 2018 7:16 PM

It is most likely 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


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


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

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Dec 22, 2018 7:16 PM in response to iraiz273

It is most likely 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


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


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

Dec 22, 2018 8:21 PM in response to iraiz273

Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address.  The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.




The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.

I got an email about my Apple user iD being used in another country

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