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possible scam for apple app store purchase

today received a supposed credit card purchase from app store for "VIP Smule Magic" for $21and some cents. Never was on app store today but to void the transaction was asked for name . phone number then next page wanted address & SSN. when i read this i quite & changed my apple ID password immediately. Will apple ever ask for SSN's? took a screen shot with phone if anyone is interested .

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 1, 2020 1:24 PM

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Mar 1, 2020 1:28 PM in response to peterbilt16

  • 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


If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

  https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355


The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

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

possible scam for apple app store purchase

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