Fake Apple ID email

iPhone XS

Posted on Sep 20, 2019 1:15 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2019 1:18 AM

You could forward the email to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.


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Sep 20, 2019 6:25 AM in response to Jbenns79

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.

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