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Someone changed my father’s Apple ID password and phone number

Someone changed my father’s Apple ID password and phone number which was linked for 2 factor verification. Now he isn’t able to access his Apple ID and the phone number that is now linked is of someone we don’t know and therefore we aren’t able to change or reset the password also via 2 factor authentication. I also can’t go to the Apple store now because there is lockdown in India. I hope for some reliable solutions.

Posted on May 17, 2021 1:33 AM

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Posted on May 17, 2021 7:02 AM

To do that the person would had to have had access to your father's telephone and other login information. Your father needs to evaluate his security.


Click on this link "If you think your Apple ID has been compromised" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204145


'Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT212021


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - https://support.apple.com/HT204169 "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Better for directly reporting an issue.

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May 17, 2021 7:02 AM in response to somesh112

To do that the person would had to have had access to your father's telephone and other login information. Your father needs to evaluate his security.


Click on this link "If you think your Apple ID has been compromised" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204145


'Checklist: If you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts' click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT212021


Security and your Apple ID - https://support.apple.com/HT201303


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - https://support.apple.com/HT204169 "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues." Better for directly reporting an issue.

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