Q: I have recently received an email saying that I have recently contacted AppleCare telephone supprt but I have not. Should I be worried?

I have recently received an email saying that I have recently contacted AppleCare telephone supprt but I have not. Should I be worried? Does this mean whoever contacted has my information? Someone please help

Posted on Feb 20, 2015 11:15 AM

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by gail from maine,

gail from maine Feb 20, 2015 7:47 PM in response to Cgja
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Feb 20, 2015 7:47 PM in response to Cgja

Does the email not provide instructions or information about what to do if you did not contact them?

Cheers,

GB
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ChitlinsCC Feb 20, 2015 9:06 PM in response to Cgja
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Feb 20, 2015 9:06 PM in response to Cgja

With all due respect to my friend gail from maine, this is a phishing attempt. These are the Apple docs regarding the subject - which also would apply to SMS/MMS messages as well

Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
If you GET one - which you have...
FORWARD to reportphishing@apple.com

Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support

Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

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