Why am I getting email telling me you are deleting my photos and videos

why am I being threatened by iCloud to have all my photos and videos deleted

iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15

Posted on Mar 24, 2023 11:59 AM

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Posted on Mar 25, 2023 4:36 PM

Hello marri96,


This sounds like it might be a phishing attempt to trick you into providing your personal information.


This guide will help you identify those attempts and report them to keep it from happening again:

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


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 still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


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Mar 25, 2023 4:36 PM in response to marri96

Hello marri96,


This sounds like it might be a phishing attempt to trick you into providing your personal information.


This guide will help you identify those attempts and report them to keep it from happening again:

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


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 still have questions, reach out to Apple Support directly, as this may require closer guidance: Get Support


Cheers!


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