I received an email stating a purchase of a movie was made to my account and I have never order any movies. And I would like to know what’s going on??? It also states I have 24 hours to cancel but am unable to enter this site.
iPad Pro, iPadOS 13
If the only indication of the charges is from an email or text, be aware that it may be a phishing attempt to get you to log in to a site that appears to be Apple and divulge your password or credit card information. See: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
and Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
If it is a scam and you responded via a link in the email and entered your password, it is compromised and you should change it immediately. See: Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support
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If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
If it is a real charge, see the following instructions. They include information on contacting Apple Support if the other steps don't help: If you see "apple.com/bill" or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support
If the only indication of the charges is from an email or text, be aware that it may be a phishing attempt to get you to log in to a site that appears to be Apple and divulge your password or credit card information. See: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
and Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
If it is a scam and you responded via a link in the email and entered your password, it is compromised and you should change it immediately. See: Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support
and
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
If it is a real charge, see the following instructions. They include information on contacting Apple Support if the other steps don't help: If you see "apple.com/bill" or an unfamiliar charge on your statement - Apple Support
has your credit card been charged? Are you sure the message is legitimate? Does it contain a link for you to sign in somewhere? It may be a scam. Check your purchases history.
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.
I received email stating I purchased a movie. I have never ordered anything like this. Is this some sort of scam or hack??
