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I just had a notification pop up on my phone asking me to allow someone to use my Apple ID near Los Angeles. I don’t have contact with anybody over there, nor know anyone in that area. I was able to change my password, but am still curious if my ID is being used without my consent. Please help asap! I don’t want to get scammed!
iPhone XR, iOS 12
Someone may have been trying to sign into your Apple ID or if there was a link in the notification, it may have been a scam. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Link to contact Apple Support in the article.
Note the restrictions in the article.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication
Two Factor Authentification availability
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ
Someone may have been trying to sign into your Apple ID or if there was a link in the notification, it may have been a scam. You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.
Link to contact Apple Support in the article.
Note the restrictions in the article.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
Apple ID -Two-factor authentication
Two Factor Authentification availability
Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verification App Specific Passwords
Apple ID - Two Step Verifications FAQ
Possible theft/fraud
