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Asking for Social Security #

Had an email saying I need to verify my iCloud account and enter my social security number as well. I’m not doing that and if my account needs renewing I need to know this from the correct site and not some fishing one or scammer.


iPhone XS

Posted on Oct 10, 2019 2:12 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2019 2:36 AM

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

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Oct 10, 2019 2:36 AM in response to cguertler1

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

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