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Carmydillo

Q: Warning - Phishing Email! Apple ID updated Credit Card Information

I just received a FAKE PHISHING email that says:



Hello,

The following information for your Apple ID was updated on 24/24/2014:

Credit card

If these changes were made in error, or if you believe an unauthorized person accessed your account, please reset your account password immediately by going to iforgot.apple.com.

To review and update your security settings, sign in to appleid.apple.com.

This is an automated message. Please do not reply to this email. If you need additional help, visit Apple Support.

Thanks,
Apple Customer Support


WARNING - FAKE!!!!

 

First - the date doesn't exist. Second - the email it was sent to isn't even my AppleID email. Third - if you hover over any of the links (aside from the Apple Support) it shows you that the hyperlink isn't taking you to an Apple.com website. Last - it's emailing to me, from me. No return address... Unfortunately this means I can't block it!

So tricky - if you're unsure and you click on Apple Support it will take you right to the apple.com support site, so you'll think the other links are legit. I have forwarded it to reportphishing@apple.com so hopefully it'll be marked as a phishing website soon to help stop people from giving their information!

Posted on Oct 24, 2014 6:39 AM