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I’ve gotten several of these emails warning me they would “lock” my account, then this email said they did. I was wondering if this was real or a scam!

iPhone XS

Posted on Feb 1, 2020 3:00 AM

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Posted on Feb 1, 2020 3:20 AM

I'm afraid that email has all the hallmarks of a scam email. Nowhere in the email address address does the Apple Address appear, and thus needs to be reported to Apple's phishing address, by way of forwarding the email to them with a brief explanation as to where you think it originated, but Apple will work that out anyway:

Please read this, and do not click on any links: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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Feb 1, 2020 3:20 AM in response to ChelseaDyonne

I'm afraid that email has all the hallmarks of a scam email. Nowhere in the email address address does the Apple Address appear, and thus needs to be reported to Apple's phishing address, by way of forwarding the email to them with a brief explanation as to where you think it originated, but Apple will work that out anyway:

Please read this, and do not click on any links: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

Feb 1, 2020 8:21 AM in response to ChelseaDyonne

Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled/restricted  or will be disabled/restricted. You will find out the next time you try to log in somewhere.


Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address.  The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card numbers .


The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.

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