I received an email saying that my Apple ID is locked

Received an email saying my ID is locked but it’s asking for my social security

Posted on Feb 17, 2021 2:16 PM

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Posted on Feb 17, 2021 2:21 PM

The email's fake. Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com as an attachment and then delete it.


If an Apple ID actually gets locked or disabled, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email.


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I received an email saying that my Apple ID is locked

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