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Getting emails saying I’ve reached my storage limit on iPhone

Is this a phishing? Getting emails saying I’ve reached my storage limit and I need to upgrade. It says I can recieve 50 gb free (yes receive is spelled incorrectly. According to my settings I’ve not used anywhere near my storage limit. I’ve used 60gb of 2tb. Scam?


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iPhone 13

Posted on Feb 27, 2023 9:31 AM

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Posted on Mar 1, 2023 11:28 AM

Hello Funny_name,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you received a suspicious email. It doesn't sound like this email is from Apple. To learn more about identifying and reporting emails such as this, follow the steps below.


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


"How to report suspicious emails, messages, and calls

  • If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.1  
  • To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to abuse@icloud.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through Messages, tap Report Junk under the message. You can also block unwanted messages and calls.
  • Report scam phone calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.



More information about phishing and other scams

Learn how to identify phishing messages, handle fraudulent phone calls, and avoid other online scams. 

How to identify fraudulent emails and messages

Scammers try to copy email and text messages from legitimate companies to trick you into giving them your personal information and passwords. These signs can help you identify phishing emails: 

  • The sender’s email or phone doesn’t match the name of the company that it claims to be from.
  • The email or phone they used to contact you is different from the one that you gave that company.
  • A link in a message looks right, but the URL doesn’t match the company’s website.2
  • The message looks significantly different from other messages that you’ve received from the company.
  • The message requests personal information, like a credit card number or account password.
  • The message is unsolicited and contains an attachment."



If you provided your Apple ID and password to any link in this email, you would want to follow: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support



We hope this helps.


Cheers!




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Mar 1, 2023 11:28 AM in response to Funny_name

Hello Funny_name,



Thanks for choosing the Apple Support Communities. It looks like you received a suspicious email. It doesn't sound like this email is from Apple. To learn more about identifying and reporting emails such as this, follow the steps below.


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


"How to report suspicious emails, messages, and calls

  • If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.1  
  • To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to abuse@icloud.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through Messages, tap Report Junk under the message. You can also block unwanted messages and calls.
  • Report scam phone calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.



More information about phishing and other scams

Learn how to identify phishing messages, handle fraudulent phone calls, and avoid other online scams. 

How to identify fraudulent emails and messages

Scammers try to copy email and text messages from legitimate companies to trick you into giving them your personal information and passwords. These signs can help you identify phishing emails: 

  • The sender’s email or phone doesn’t match the name of the company that it claims to be from.
  • The email or phone they used to contact you is different from the one that you gave that company.
  • A link in a message looks right, but the URL doesn’t match the company’s website.2
  • The message looks significantly different from other messages that you’ve received from the company.
  • The message requests personal information, like a credit card number or account password.
  • The message is unsolicited and contains an attachment."



If you provided your Apple ID and password to any link in this email, you would want to follow: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support



We hope this helps.


Cheers!




Getting emails saying I’ve reached my storage limit on iPhone

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