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I got emails stating my icloud account would be locked if I didn't respond, or something like that, I don't remember. I thought it was a scam so I deleted each time I got that email. I didn't remember having an icloud account since I'm an Android user but I do have two iPods.

Posted on Oct 10, 2025 9:28 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2025 9:53 PM

Most every email you get claiming your account will be locked if you do not respond is a scam. Post a screenshot of the email if you are able to restore it from your mail providers server. Usually they are not immediately removed.


For an Apple Account that is locked, review the information provided here. The most common reason is that someone has attempted to access the account with an incorrect password:

If your Apple Account is locked, not active, or disabled - Apple Support


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Oct 10, 2025 9:53 PM in response to billrHB

Most every email you get claiming your account will be locked if you do not respond is a scam. Post a screenshot of the email if you are able to restore it from your mail providers server. Usually they are not immediately removed.


For an Apple Account that is locked, review the information provided here. The most common reason is that someone has attempted to access the account with an incorrect password:

If your Apple Account is locked, not active, or disabled - Apple Support


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