Is this a legit email from Apple?

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Is this a legit email from Apple?

Dear customer,

We inform you that we detected an unsual activity in your account during the last 24 hours , you were logged from diffirent locations which is marked as suspect.
It is now necessary to conduct verification steps to let us now that you are the owner of this Apple account .
Please click on the link below and follow the verification steps.

Verify your account

Service Apple customer
Copyright 2016 Apple, Inc. All rights reserved.

When I start the process I'm asked to take 3 pics. One of me with my ID. Two more, one with the front of my credit card, one with the back?

I did purchase an iPad pro and occasionally use it for email & facebook. I've gotten this email twice. Just wanted to throw out the question before I send pictures of my ID and Credit Card.

Posted on Jan 25, 2016 3:35 PM

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Answer 1

stedman1

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Jan 25, 2016 3:46 PM in response to terrihubble

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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Answer 2

Jan 25, 2016 3:41 PM in response to terrihubble

No, its a scam. A Phishing attempt. The website in the link does not belong to Apple. Do not supply any information. If you used your Apple ID on the site it links to, immediately change your Apple ID password.

http://appleid.apple.com Is the only real URL Apple will use for Apple ID related incidents.

You can send the email to Apple for review:

http://www.apple.com/legal/more-resources/phishing/

Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support

reportphishing@apple.com

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