Security msg: apple id being used to sign to an iPhone near upper Marlboro, MD

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Security msg: apple id being used to sign to an iPhone near upper Marlboro, MD

My iPhone was stollen in 2015. About 6 months ago, I removed it from my Apple account. For the past 2 days, when I log into my Apple account, I get the pop up message: "apple id being used to sign to an iPhone near upper Marlboro, MD" (I'm about 40 miles away from Marlboro, MD). I check "don't allow" and have changed the Apple ID password twice, but the message keeps popping up. Any ideas as to what may be going on? I appreciate the help!

Posted on Jan 1, 2019 8:16 AM

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Eric Root

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Jan 1, 2019 8:18 AM in response to Mariianafrommd

If this is an e-mail you received, or a popup on the screen, about the time you were actually logging in, there is probably nothing to worry about. The location in the e-mail is where your ISP reported it. If their servers are in a location distant from you, there will be a large error.

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Eric Root

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Jan 1, 2019 8:39 AM in response to Mariianafrommd

You are welcome. Based on what I have read, it is a normal popup that is sent when you are signing in. If you weren't signing in when you got it, then someone may be trying to access your account. There have been reports of scam email/messages sent in an attempt to get you to click a link to sign in, thus revealing your ID/password to the scammer.

Based on what you posted, you should be okay.

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Jan 1, 2019 8:22 AM in response to Eric Root

Thank you for the quick response Eric. It seems I can relax? :-) Because this is a popup on the screen ... at the time I actually log in. Do you know what causes this popup?

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Jan 1, 2019 3:20 PM in response to Eric Root

You're a gem! Happy new year!

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Eric Root

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Jan 1, 2019 3:27 PM in response to Mariianafrommd

Happy New Year to you.

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Security msg: apple id being used to sign to an iPhone near upper Marlboro, MD

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