axionlmtd
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Q: Potential Phishing Attempt

Today I received an e-mail from do_not_reply@apple.com.  The e-mail seems suspicious, so I was wondering if anyone else has received the e-mail or knows anything about it.  If this is a phishing attempt, how did they get my e-mail address and know that i recently purchased a new iPhone 6S?

 

Dear Apple Customer,

 

 

Thank you for your recent iPhone purchase at the Apple Online Store.

 

 

We're getting ready for the activation of your iPhone. However we have identified a problem with your Verizon Wireless account.

 

 

To resolve this issue, please call us at 1-877-834-0272 and reference your Activation ID: [Removed].

 

 

We apologize for any inconvenience.

 

 

Thank you for choosing Apple.

 

  Sincerely,

 

The Apple Online Store

iPhone 6s

Posted on Sep 23, 2015 11:23 AM

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  • by alex_h1,Helpful

    alex_h1 alex_h1 Sep 24, 2015 12:01 PM in response to axionlmtd
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    Sep 24, 2015 12:01 PM in response to axionlmtd

    Hello axionlmtd,

    Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

     

    From your post I understand you are wondering if you have received a phishing email concerning the activation of your new iPhone 6s.  Please go through the information in the link below to help identify if it is a phishing email, and how to report it if it is.

     

    Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support

     

    Take care.

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    axionlmtd axionlmtd Sep 24, 2015 12:01 PM in response to alex_h1
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    Sep 24, 2015 12:01 PM in response to alex_h1

    Thank you, Alex.

     

    It was a phishing attempt.  It didn't originate with Apple.  Details are:

     

    Received: from na01-bn1-obe.outbound.protection.outlook.com (mail-bn1bon0062.outbound.protection.outlook.com. [157.56.111.62])

     

    However, this raises the question as to how they were able to identify my recent purchase of a 6S to exploit.  Hopefully Apple has identified whatever vulnerability and eliminated it.