"Stolen" iCLOUD Password

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"Stolen" iCLOUD Password

Received a ransomware email containing my correct iCLOUD email password and requested $2K delivered through Bitcoin within 24 hours else pornographic videos 'starring' me would be sent to my entire contact list, Facebook contacts etc.. Knowing it was bogus for reasons obvious to those who know me, I changed my password(s) and I ignored the threat-- nothing has happened and it has been >72 hours.

Since then I've received multiple emails supposedly from iCLOUD support informing me access to my iCLOUD account was requested by other devices and I need to change my password by signing onto what looks like an official apple support link. Each email notice had different "Case ID" number so I assume they are also bogus.

Do you want those emails for further investigation? If so who should I send it to?

iMac 21.5", macOS 10.13

Posted on Apr 24, 2020 9:16 AM

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FoxFifth

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Apr 24, 2020 10:15 AM in response to John3144

See the following from Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Please report suspicious emails and messages:

If you receive a phishing email that's designed to look like it’s from Apple, send it to reportphishing@apple.com. If you forward a message from Mail on your Mac, include the header information by selecting the message and choosing Forward As Attachment from the Message menu.
To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to abuse@icloud.com.

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