Apple ID security
Received email saying my apple id has been blocked for security reasons? How do I know it’s genuine?
don’t want to follow the link in case it isn’t!
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Apple won't email you about a locked account. It will let you know when you try to log in.
Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/HT201679
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759
Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw
If you are uncertain about a message and a resource provided in that message, do not click on any links in the message. Try to independently verify the resource by going to a support page on apple.com and use that to contact Apple or to use the service the message is telling you to use.
Forward email attempts as an attachment (in MacOS Mail use the paperclip icon) to: reportphishing@apple.com then delete it.