I got an email saying “Your Account Apple ID has been disabled” and asking me to log in to update my account. I am guessing is it a phishing scheme?

I got an email saying “Your Account Apple ID has been disabled” and asking me to log in to update my account. I am guessing is it a phishing scheme?


Today is March 8 and the email came to me this morning, BUT the email says the changes were made on 3/9/2019 12:43:41 AM UTC. And the email is itself says it came to me at 7:43 PM while it was morning here.. very weird I think.


Disregard?

iPhone SE

Posted on Mar 8, 2019 10:58 AM

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Posted on Mar 8, 2019 11:11 AM

It is 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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Mar 8, 2019 11:17 AM in response to elyse241

Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled  or will be 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.



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