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I received an email supposedly from apple support saying my Apple ID has been locked for security reasons and to click this link to unlock. I did not do it is this legitimate?

I received an email supposedly from apple support saying my Apple ID has been locked for security reasons and to click this link to unlock. I did not do it is this legitimate?

Posted on Jan 28, 2020 12:11 PM

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Jan 28, 2020 12:14 PM in response to alfredfromwi


  • 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

I received an email supposedly from apple support saying my Apple ID has been locked for security reasons and to click this link to unlock. I did not do it is this legitimate?

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