I just found an email from “apple” that I suspect may be a fake. Either that or someone has hacked my account.
It shows a receipt for a purchase I did not make.
If hacked I need help to fix this. If fake, I would like to know where to turn it in?
Thanks!
To check the email, and how to forward it to Apple if it is a phishing email :
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
Viewing an account's purchase history : See your purchase history in the iTunes Store - Apple Support
To check the email, and how to forward it to Apple if it is a phishing email :
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
Viewing an account's purchase history : See your purchase history in the iTunes Store - Apple Support
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 by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card 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.
Copy of receipt for purchase did not make
