Just got an email from Apple saying an unauthorized person has accessed my account, please find the docuent attached to cance your purchase without delay. Question, does this sound real?

Just got an email from Apple saying an unauthorized person has accessed my account, please find the docuent attached to cance your purchase without delay. Question, does this sound real?

Posted on Sep 26, 2020 2:16 PM

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Posted on Sep 26, 2020 3:37 PM

No. It is a scam.


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

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Sep 26, 2020 3:37 PM in response to AppleCommunities4me

No. It is a scam.


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

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