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I keep getting text messages saying your Apple code is 12345 don’t share with anybody. It happened a few weeks ago and then just now 4 times?? Why is it happening I’m not requesting a code I know all my info.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 9:41 PM

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Posted on Sep 21, 2021 7:22 AM

It could be somebody is trying to get into your account. Change your password. Alternatively if there's a link for you to tap then it is quite possible it is some new phishing scam and obviously don't click on any links.


About the code: To see how to 'Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication', click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204974


Click on this link to learn how to 'Change your Apple ID password' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201355


"After you change your Apple ID email address or password, you might need to update your sign-in information with any Apple services you're using" Click on this link to read "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071

- If you use the "Find My" feature disable Find My before changing your information, change the information, then reactivate it with the new information.


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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Sep 21, 2021 7:22 AM in response to karykelton

It could be somebody is trying to get into your account. Change your password. Alternatively if there's a link for you to tap then it is quite possible it is some new phishing scam and obviously don't click on any links.


About the code: To see how to 'Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication', click here --> https://support.apple.com/HT204974


Click on this link to learn how to 'Change your Apple ID password' --> https://support.apple.com/HT201355


"After you change your Apple ID email address or password, you might need to update your sign-in information with any Apple services you're using" Click on this link to read "What to do after [or before] you change your Apple ID email address or password" --> https://support.apple.com/HT204071

- If you use the "Find My" feature disable Find My before changing your information, change the information, then reactivate it with the new information.


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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