I have received 2 emails from apple(tick)
saying Apple account has been locked (8/28/2019 12:18:00 AM) / please verifiy to unlock.
i stupidly clicked on the link to verify my id and put in my credit card number and security number but then when they asked for my account number and sort code I stopped!
Also the email was in my junk mail. Have I been scammed?
Yes, they were phishing emails - Apple doesn't send emails saying that accounts have been locked (except as replies), and iTunes knows your name etc. If you entered your card number get it cancelled and replaced, and change the account's password if you entered it.
You could forward the emails to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete them.
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
Yes, they were phishing emails - Apple doesn't send emails saying that accounts have been locked (except as replies), and iTunes knows your name etc. If you entered your card number get it cancelled and replaced, and change the account's password if you entered it.
You could forward the emails to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete them.
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
Thank you for your reply. I will cancel card and change password. Thanks again
Scam email??
