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Email - phishing scam?

I received the following email...not responding to it but it's the second one in 2 days. Please advise :)


Email -


We detected an error in your account. Your Apple ID will be locked until we receive your reply. We need to verify the information in your account.


The steps are very easy: just login, and follow the steps to verify identity.VERIFY YOUR ACCOUNT NOW

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.


Greetings,


Apple Support

Posted on Oct 25, 2019 6:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 25, 2019 6:51 AM

It's a scam, do not respond. 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


You can verify that your account is NOT locked by going to iCloud.com and logging in.

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Oct 25, 2019 6:51 AM in response to ckkklknk

It's a scam, do not respond. 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


You can verify that your account is NOT locked by going to iCloud.com and logging in.

Email - phishing scam?

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