Is this email fake or real?

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Posted on Jan 1, 2019 12:56 PM

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Posted on Jan 1, 2019 1:19 PM

That is not an email from Apple.


See here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759 and https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679


-AJ

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Jan 1, 2019 1:28 PM in response to ventusX

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.



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