Anyone else lose their account to @m -----.com

I lost my oldest apple account dating back to 2005 when I go to recover it the hackers changed the birthday and the recovery email address to something @m -----.com


It had not been used in a long time, I was just getting back into apple after a long time away, but now im having second thoughts as they wont help me get it back and unlocked. any one have any ideas???

iPad mini, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 18, 2023 9:25 AM

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Posted on Mar 18, 2023 11:42 AM

Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security by clicking on this link --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."


You have to prove to Apple's satisfaction that you are the true owner of the account. I do not know what their criteria are.

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Mar 18, 2023 11:42 AM in response to David Stanton

Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security by clicking on this link --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."


You have to prove to Apple's satisfaction that you are the true owner of the account. I do not know what their criteria are.

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