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Email address activity that I don't have an Apple account on

I keep getting notifications that someone is signing in from an email address that I don't have an Apple account on. How do I ensure this isn't spam or someone hasn't opened a fraudulent account?


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Posted on Nov 28, 2021 9:43 AM

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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.

Posted on Nov 28, 2021 9:46 AM

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Nov 28, 2021 9:46 AM in response to RockabillyJ

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.

Nov 28, 2021 9:46 AM in response to RockabillyJ

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.   *


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR3Z3fXXjfw


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  -

Email address activity that I don't have an Apple account on

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