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New phishing scam?

I received an email from Apple Inc purporting that my account was logged into from Japan. There is a link I am supposed to go to to sign in with my password and then change it. Sure seems fishy. Forwarded to Apple. Below.


[TFC] [NT]: Your account has been opened from a new browser japan!. [ACEESS: #yzahpu]


Your Apple ID was used to sign in to a new web browser.


Date and Time : January 17, 2019

IP Address : 95.31.18.119

Country : Japan

 

Your Apple ID has been temporarily disabled for security reason.

When you see this alerts, you can go to iforgot.apple.*** to unlock your account with your existing password.

Your Apple ID will permanently disabled if you do not verify your identity under 24 hours.



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Posted on Jan 17, 2019 10:19 AM

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Eric Root
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Posted on Jan 17, 2019 11:25 AM

Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled. You will find out the next time you try to log in somewhere.



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.




Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams






Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store






Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. You won’t receive a response.




 reportphishing@apple.com

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Eric Root
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Jan 17, 2019 11:25 AM in response to elegantwino

Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled. You will find out the next time you try to log in somewhere.



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.




Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams






Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store






Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. You won’t receive a response.




 reportphishing@apple.com

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