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Email saying my Apple ID needs to be update

I got an email stating my Apple ID needs updating or I will be locked out .


Tried to enter info .. but I will NOT add my social security number for anyone !!!


What is the deal ?? Is this a hack?

Louise Henry

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 15, 2019 12:36 PM

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User profile for user: stedman1
stedman1
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Posted on Dec 15, 2019 12:37 PM

  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


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 links below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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User profile for user: stedman1
stedman1
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Dec 15, 2019 12:37 PM in response to janie faye lyndsey

  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 


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 links below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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Email saying my Apple ID needs to be update

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