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I received two text messages with an apple verification code. I did not request a

I received two texts with an apple verification code and I did not request one. Should I do something about that

Posted on Aug 31, 2019 1:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 31, 2019 2:25 PM

As a precaution, you might want to change your password.


 Apple ID Password Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.



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Aug 31, 2019 2:29 PM in response to Maryh417

If they are genuine, that would mean someone has your Apple ID and password. You may wish to change your password.


Can you still access your account at appleid.apple.com? If so, there is not likely a compromise. Why sign in as you if not to hijack your account?


Did the prompt have an actual code only? Was there a link to do something else? Like go to this site if it wasn't you?


A genuine verification code should look like this.



or this


I received two text messages with an apple verification code. I did not request a

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