Reset Apple ID
How do I reset my Apple ID password. I keep getting emails that say Apple but it’s not from Apple saying my account is locked they are charging me for games ect I haven’t see any purchases so I think it’s fraud emails
iPhone 11
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How do I reset my Apple ID password. I keep getting emails that say Apple but it’s not from Apple saying my account is locked they are charging me for games ect I haven’t see any purchases so I think it’s fraud emails
iPhone 11
That seems to be a scam/phishing email. 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 emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. 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.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store.
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.
If you know the password.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
If you forgot the password. Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.
That seems to be a scam/phishing email. 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 emails won't have poor grammar/misspellings. 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.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store.
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.
If you know the password.
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.
If you forgot the password. Enter the Apple (iCloud) ID and click Forgot Password.
See what Eric said, of course. And FYI:
Learn about Phishing, Scams, Apple Practices,etc.
See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382
See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679
See How to avoid scams when using Apple Pay to send and receive money https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208226
For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
Learn about/Increase security
See If you think your Apple ID has been compromised https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145
Increase the Security of your Apple ID https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201303
iCloud security overview https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202303
Ways to keep your information safe on Mac https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh11402/mac
Thank you 😊 I just changed my password and sent email but it keeps coming back as failure. I will try to send it again. It’s fraud I’ve had them send a few emails in the past so the way it’s sent it’s not like the normal email I get after a purchase.
You are welcome. 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.
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