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User profile for user: 2277_
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Apple ID locked?

I have received this email about my Apple ID being ‘locked’ don’t know if this is a scam or legit, never seen this before can someone help please?

iPhone 11, iOS 13

Posted on Jan 22, 2020 9:13 AM

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User profile for user: stedman1
stedman1
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Jan 22, 2020 9:15 AM in response to 2277_

  • 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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