Phishing Scam (AppleID Support)

Please address this - these scammers and call center should be shut down regardless if scamming is a way of life for some people.


See the email - DO NOT RESPOND TO IT - simply gather the info needed to address the issue.


From: A​p​p​I​​​e ​​I​​​​D​​​​​​ <****@ sdn1malasan.com>

Sent: Friday, October 2, 2020 2:21 PM

To: ****

Subject: [New Statement Added] - Log-In Activity: Supicious of your account on Friday, October 02, 2020 #95661406

 

[ Email Message ] Please read this message, Alert! Review the account statement. Update your account statement! [****]

 

Dear Customer,

We have blocked your account because our service has detected two unauthorized devices. Our service has protected your account from someone who has accessed your account from other devices and locations .


How do I unlock my account?


You must verify your account and complete the information.

To complete the process, click on the button link below.

Unlock My Account

The account will be unlocked automatically, after completing the account verification as soon as possible.

If you do not verify within 24 hours, our service will permanently block your account.



Thanks again for your visit to AppIe.


This email was sent from a notification-only address that cannot accept incoming email. Please do not reply to this message.





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Posted on Oct 2, 2020 12:41 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2020 6:34 AM

Hello, Jason123Luis.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Good job spotting this phishing attempt. We're happy to provide you with next steps.


"If you receive a phishing email that's designed to look like it’s from Apple, send it to reportphishing@apple.com."

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Take care!

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Oct 8, 2020 6:34 AM in response to Jason123Luis

Hello, Jason123Luis.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities. Good job spotting this phishing attempt. We're happy to provide you with next steps.


"If you receive a phishing email that's designed to look like it’s from Apple, send it to reportphishing@apple.com."

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Take care!

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