Apple Phishing

Just got this email and almost clicked.... TOTAL PHISHING!!!!!!!!


Be Careful out there


Dear Customer,

The password for your Apple ID (bxxxxxx@xxxxx.com) has been successfully reset. If you didn’t make this change or if you believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account, go to iforgot.apple.*** to reset your password immediately. Then sign into your Apple ID account page at appleid.apple.*** to review and update your security settings. If you need additional help, contact Apple Support.


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iPhone 5c, iOS 10

Posted on May 4, 2020 11:58 AM

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Posted on May 4, 2020 12:03 PM

That's just plain nasty! Although easily detected generally speaking. Check out what Eric Root says:


“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.”


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May 4, 2020 12:03 PM in response to Bill6822

That's just plain nasty! Although easily detected generally speaking. Check out what Eric Root says:


“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.”


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