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Is someone trying to hack my id?

Posted on Oct 26, 2019 1:54 AM

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Oct 26, 2019 2:18 AM in response to ayang82

ayang82 Said:

Is someone trying to hack my id?

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Do not Click this Button.

Report this as a phishing scam to Apple, by forwarding this eMail or sending it as a screenshot, using: reportphishing@apple.com


Securing your Account:

If you think your Apple ID has been hacked, then by all means, it's best to modify your login credentials (use a new eMail address and reset your password), and then setup Two-Factor Authentication and enable it.



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Oct 26, 2019 7:13 AM in response to ayang82

Scam/phishing. Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled/restricted  or will be disabled/restricted. You will find out the next time you try to log in somewhere.




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.


Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

Is someone trying to hack my id?

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