Strange email claiming I requested Apple to reset my password

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Strange email claiming I requested Apple to reset my password

Hi all,

This morning I received a strange email, claiming that I had requested Apple to reset my password. I looked up possible scam/phishing emails on these discussion boards and elsewhere, but none of them match the one I got this morning. It seems suspicious to me because of the address, some of the grammar, and such, but there is a footer below... And again, it doesn't read like the other scam emails I've read about, so I just wanted to make sure if this was a scam or not. It was also sent only to my icloud email, and not my regular one.

Has anyone else gotten this email, too?

Thanks in advance,

MacBook

Posted on Apr 18, 2020 10:01 AM

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stedman1

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Apr 18, 2020 10:04 AM in response to kyle_j_illostrationum

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

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

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