Q: Hoax email - Account Notification
Hi there,
I have received a suspicious email from ser @app-suppo[.]com saying the following (oh and please note the spelling errors)... Can a safely say this is a hoax email? Has anyone else received something similar?
Thanks for letting me know
You Have To Update Your Informations
Dear Coustemer
Please be aware that your Apple ID expire in less than 48 H..
It is indispensable to perform an audit of your data is present, otherwise your Account will be destroyed. Just click the following link
Update My Info’s
If you need help logging in, go to our Help Center by clicking the Help link located in the upper right-hand corner of any Apple page. .
Sincerely,
Apple
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Posted on Aug 28, 2016 1:00 PM
It's a phishing attempt trying to get your account and payment details, account's don't expire (and emails from iTunes will be personalised, not 'dear Coustemer', etc - you could forward it to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.
Phishing and similar emails : Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails
Phishing emails : Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support
Genuine iTunes emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support
Posted on Aug 28, 2016 12:58 PM