I received a message that my iCloud account had been closed due to suspicious activity. It asked me to sign in and then wanted my name, password, date of birth and then social security number. Is this real or a scam to get my info?
Definitely a scam
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.
If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355
The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
Definitely a scam
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.
If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355
The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759
1000% scam.
Apart from the grammar issues, the 24-hour ultimatum, and the social security number (seriously, why do you think Apple could possibly need your social security number to access your iCloud data?), the most telling is the link itself. The 'verify your account' links to http :// yateuoakd . laumekdemzds . com/?=ADBVCWCEXV. Does that look like a remotely legitimate Apple URL?
Scam.
Got this message email:
Dear CustomerHere your number of cases is : **** We've noticed that some of your account information appears to be missing or incorrect, your iCloud will be blocked until we receive a response from you. We need to verify your account information to continue using iCloud in 24 hoursVerify your account >Apple Support
Is this a scam or legit?
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How do I change my password?
You’re welcome.
Thanks.
Thank you. Changed password.
I got a message stating my icloud and account were locked and gave instructions to unlock. I clicked on it and it asked for id, name, address, password phone and social security number. Is this real or a scam
