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Fraudulent email supposedly from Apple

Most brands have an email box where we can send example of fraudulent and phishing emails for investigation. What is that address for Apple?


I just got a message from get736-dnliqngwdpvotmmvzatlafsgrfw@*****, which was disguised to look like Customer@e.appleid.**.


The subject line was: Re: Your account is automatically locked, for security reasons please verify now [Wednesday, 22 January 2020, 04:18:32 PM]




The body of the message included the content below, formatted to look like an official Apple email:



Dear,Your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons. We Detect your account login from unknown device and for your safety your account automatically locked. If the information above looks familiar, you can ignore this message.Please verify your identity today or your account will be disabled due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the Apple Community. Go to appleid.apple.com. to verify your account.

 All rights reserved.


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MacBook Pro 15", macOS 10.15

Posted on Jan 22, 2020 8:58 AM

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User profile for user: stedman1
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Posted on Jan 22, 2020 9:01 AM

  • 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 have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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


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stedman1
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Jan 22, 2020 9:01 AM in response to bennetminder

  • 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 have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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


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