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Scam email

Hi there, has anyone received an email like the one below? My apple ID is still working ok but I wonder if there is anything wrong with it because of this email....

thanks for support.


Apple ID Locked

Yahoo


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iPhone 5, iOS 10

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 3:39 PM

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  • 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

Posted on Jan 7, 2020 3:41 PM

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Jan 7, 2020 3:41 PM in response to LaizaVik

  • 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

Scam email

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