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Apple ID verification email

hye there, i was wondering, how to make sure if the email from apple is a legit one and not a scam or hacking attempt?

i received this email from apple, and wanted to make sure if it’s really from apple. appreciate it if someone helps :)

iPhone 6s, 12

Posted on Feb 11, 2019 3:58 PM

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Posted on Feb 11, 2019 5:20 PM

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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Feb 11, 2019 5:20 PM in response to raihanizzati

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



Apple ID verification email

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