Been asked to verify account due to billing address information provide. And when I about to provide details, their alert for legitimate website. So I would like to know is the email is real?

i would like to know is that from apple or no?


iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 16, 2020 6:37 PM

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Posted on Mar 16, 2020 8:32 PM

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.


Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201679


Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. Or control - click on the email and select Forward as attachment. Make sure you send it as an attachment to a new email. If you just forward it, it will probably be rejected. You won’t receive a response.


reportphishing@apple.com


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Mar 16, 2020 8:32 PM in response to Joey2525

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.


Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams. https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store. https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT201679


Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. Or control - click on the email and select Forward as attachment. Make sure you send it as an attachment to a new email. If you just forward it, it will probably be rejected. You won’t receive a response.


reportphishing@apple.com


Mar 16, 2020 8:30 PM in response to Joey2525

If you received an email (or a message) about an unfamiliar purchase, subscription, or asking for personal information, it’s most likely a phishing scam. Don't call, email or click on any links in that email.


To confirm if there’s a real issue with your account, log into your Apple ID/iTunes account directly and check your billing info and purchase history.


To avoid phishing scams, etc.

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

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