Apple ID cancellation email - is this a scam?

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Apple ID cancellation email - is this a scam?

This is the final email to inform you as of 23 - February - 2015 that you have not yet updated your iCloud ID details. Under "Know your Customer (KYC)" legislation Apple Inc is required by law to carry out a one time a validation of your Apple ID, failure to do so will result in deletion of your Apple ID and associated information in less than 48 hours.

Please proceed below to »
xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

To cancel the deletion of your Apple ID proceed to your Apple ID information before the scheduled deletion time.

Case Ticket ID:

Kind Regards,

Apple Genius Assistance

MacBook Pro (13-inch Early 2011), OS X Yosemite (10.10.2)

Posted on Feb 23, 2015 12:31 PM

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stedman1

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Feb 23, 2015 12:35 PM in response to henny178

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message to Apple.

reportphishing@apple.com

The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933

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