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Notification: use this iphone to reset apple id password...what does that mean?

I received a notification and a text message and I have no idea what they mean.

  1. use this iphone to reset apple id password...allow/don't allow (I selected don't allow.)
  2. Your Apple ID Code is: ******. Don't share it with anyone. (From 81961)


I received an email:


Dear XXXXXXX,

A request to reset your password or unlock your account was made for your Apple ID. To continue with this request, enter the code below on the verification page: 


If you didn't make this change or if you believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account, go to appleid.apple.com to verify your account information is accurate and up-to-date.


I have no idea what is going on!! Please advise. Thanks.


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Posted on Jul 9, 2022 8:01 PM

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User profile for user: K Shaffer
K Shaffer
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Posted on Jul 9, 2022 9:00 PM

Perhaps this is a ruse, a scam, w/ phony messages &/or text email etc?

If you did not instigate this, and have only been recipient; they're fake.


• Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


This article has information you could use, if applicable; to include this:


• Get help with security issues - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201221


• Apple - Get Support

//getsupport.apple.com


Seems you've gotten something, but don't really know what it is(?)

But if you did not ask Apple Inc for help; then it is not a valid reply.


"If you receive a suspicious email that's designed to look like it’s

from Apple, you can forward it to reportphishing@apple.com."


Do not act on it. ~ Ask Apple directly (for confirmation) if to clarify.


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K Shaffer
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Jul 9, 2022 9:00 PM in response to ParrisWeitzman

Perhaps this is a ruse, a scam, w/ phony messages &/or text email etc?

If you did not instigate this, and have only been recipient; they're fake.


• Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


This article has information you could use, if applicable; to include this:


• Get help with security issues - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT201221


• Apple - Get Support

//getsupport.apple.com


Seems you've gotten something, but don't really know what it is(?)

But if you did not ask Apple Inc for help; then it is not a valid reply.


"If you receive a suspicious email that's designed to look like it’s

from Apple, you can forward it to reportphishing@apple.com."


Do not act on it. ~ Ask Apple directly (for confirmation) if to clarify.


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Notification: use this iphone to reset apple id password...what does that mean?

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