Received an email saying my apple ID was used to sign in to icloud via a web browser in China and that my account has been temporarily disabled and will be permanently disabled if I do not verify my account with in 24hrs.
Whats up with this? Is this legitimate. This is the second time it has happened
It's an obvious phishing email, you could forward it to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.
Phishing and similar emails : Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Genuine iTunes emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support
It's an obvious phishing email, you could forward it to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.
Phishing and similar emails : Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Genuine iTunes emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support
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.
Your account has been temporarily disabled
