Verifying legitimacy of Apple Account settings update request

I got a notice through settings to update my apple account settings. Is that legit?

iPhone 15 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 6, 2025 5:21 AM

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Posted on Aug 6, 2025 3:30 PM

Re: "Verifying legitimacy of Apple Account settings update request

I got a notice through settings to update my apple account settings. Is that legit?"


Thank you for your post to the community : If you feel suspicious of the message, it may well be an indicator.

As Apple users, like yourself, we have no access to your accounts or details. We can not say yes or no for sure.


Apple support provides helpful articles online that may help you decide:

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

and

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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If you want to log-in to your Apple Account online to check all is in order: Go to: https://account.apple.com/

and

If needed: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

_____________________________

If you need more help or support, there is an Official Apple Account Support Website (link below):

(There is a "Get Support" link as the bottom of their webpage (link below) (ie online chat, phone, eMail etc.)

Apple Account - Official Apple Support

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Aug 6, 2025 3:30 PM in response to Sparkiepookie

Re: "Verifying legitimacy of Apple Account settings update request

I got a notice through settings to update my apple account settings. Is that legit?"


Thank you for your post to the community : If you feel suspicious of the message, it may well be an indicator.

As Apple users, like yourself, we have no access to your accounts or details. We can not say yes or no for sure.


Apple support provides helpful articles online that may help you decide:

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

and

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

______________________________________________________________

If you want to log-in to your Apple Account online to check all is in order: Go to: https://account.apple.com/

and

If needed: Get a verification code and sign in with two-factor authentication - Apple Support

_____________________________

If you need more help or support, there is an Official Apple Account Support Website (link below):

(There is a "Get Support" link as the bottom of their webpage (link below) (ie online chat, phone, eMail etc.)

Apple Account - Official Apple Support

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