Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

I just received this email is it legit ? I have not sent a password re-set request

I just received this email is it legit ? I have not sent a password re-set request



appleid@id.apple.com


How to reset your Apple ID password.

Dear ,

You recently requested a password reset for your Apple ID. To complete the process, click the link below. Reset now >

If you didn’t make this change or if you believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account, go to iforgot.apple.com to reset your password immediately. Then sign into your Apple ID account page at https://appleid.apple.com to review and update your security settings.


Apple Support


Apple ID | Support | Privacy Policy Copyright © 2021 One Apple Park Way, Cupertino, CA 95014, United States‎ All rights reserved.

Posted on Feb 9, 2021 2:23 PM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on Feb 9, 2021 2:40 PM

That looks legit, as the links in it seem to be pointing to the correct places.


I am assuming you also removed your name from it? Apple would always use your name in an email like that.


And if it is from: appleid@id.apple.com

that is also a genuine apple email adress


Take a look at these articles:

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

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


You can report it by forwarding it to reportphishing@apple.com.


Hope this helps!

Similar questions

2 replies
Question marked as Best reply

Feb 9, 2021 2:40 PM in response to Rosfromhi

That looks legit, as the links in it seem to be pointing to the correct places.


I am assuming you also removed your name from it? Apple would always use your name in an email like that.


And if it is from: appleid@id.apple.com

that is also a genuine apple email adress


Take a look at these articles:

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

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


You can report it by forwarding it to reportphishing@apple.com.


Hope this helps!

Feb 9, 2021 2:39 PM in response to Rosfromhi

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.


Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams.   


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store.     


Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment. Or control - click on the email and select Forward as attachment. Make sure you send it as an attachment to a new email. If you just forward it, it will probably be rejected. You won’t receive a response.


reportphishing@apple.com

I just received this email is it legit ? I have not sent a password re-set request

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.