My Apple ID is compromised, and I need to get a new one, also do you think that I should get a new email address also?

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My Apple ID is compromised, and I need to get a new one, also do you think that I should get a new email address also?

So I have some apparently fraudulent activity on my bank account and I need to change my Apple ID for sure and I wonder if I should get a new email address also? The email address I have now is my login for a few accounts that I regularly use and I’m worried that I won’t be able to get access for those accounts if I don’t have the same email address? What do I do

iPhone 13, iOS 16

Posted on Mar 19, 2023 7:05 PM

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IdrisSeabright

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Mar 19, 2023 7:27 PM in response to Sumduderandom55

I'm not sure why fraudlent bank activity would necessarily mean that there was a problem with your Apple ID. Although Apple IDs can be compromised, that's probably not the most likely way your banking information was stolen. I'd work with your bank on this.

If you do think the issue is with your Apple ID, start here:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Note that you will need a different email address than you had before to create the new Apple ID. However, that doesn't mean that you need to give up your old email address for regular email purposes.

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My Apple ID is compromised, and I need to get a new one, also do you think that I should get a new email address also?

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