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Got message that account is locked. Legitimate?

A scam or legitimate that my Apple account is closed?

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 1:58 PM

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Posted on Jan 16, 2023 2:02 PM

Unless it's something you are seeing when you try to log in then it is fake. Apple doesn't send out emails about locked accounts.


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 App Store and iTunes Store - Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


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


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


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Jan 16, 2023 2:02 PM in response to 305creekside

Unless it's something you are seeing when you try to log in then it is fake. Apple doesn't send out emails about locked accounts.


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 App Store and iTunes Store - Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


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


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


Got message that account is locked. Legitimate?

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