Phishing

I received what I think is a phoshing email from Apple saying I purchased something. How do I know if it is really from Apple?

iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 12

Posted on Jul 21, 2020 8:47 AM

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Posted on Jul 21, 2020 9:16 AM

See here: Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


Also check your Purchased History: See your purchase history for the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


Verify your paymemt method's statement if you use a Credit card with your Apple ID.

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Jul 21, 2020 8:51 AM in response to EKSchafhauser

Match the email with what Eric Root says:


How to identify scams related to purported apple notifications—per Eric Root.

 

“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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