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I received an email that said my Apple ID is locked. But when I click on the senders email it doesn't look like it was sent by apple

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 10:32 AM

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Posted on Oct 11, 2019 10:36 AM

It is phishing. In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com

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Oct 11, 2019 10:36 AM in response to Dwight christie

It is phishing. In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com

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