Scam email??

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Scam email??

I recently received an email Looking like it came from apple.com about To attempted access tries from unidentified systems to my account. It was threatening that the account will be locked temporarily and within five days locked permanently if I don’t respond with information and data. Please let me know if this is a legitimate request from Apple.

iPhone 7, iOS 14

Posted on Oct 5, 2020 1:47 PM

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stedman1

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Oct 5, 2020 1:50 PM in response to KodaU2

Apple would not warn of a pending account issue, giving you a deadline to fix the issue.
Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar.
Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”.

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.

reportphishing@apple.com

If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355

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