I get an email, which is on behalf of Apple

To add to the above, anyone can always independently confirm their account is just fine by signing into it at the secure web sites. That will immediately confirm to you that your Apple accounts are NOT locked.

https://appleid.apple.com/

https://www.icloud.com/

If you ever suspect anything is amiss with your account, IGNORE any and all texts, emails, phone calls and simply verify your account yourself. Never follow any embedded link in any texts or emails to verify any of your online accounts - open a web browser and navigate to the login yourself (goes for every single online account you use - you should always know or have bookmarked the login site).

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