possible spam email about account being locked

They would not ask for it, you're right (and, your social security number is not associated with your AppleID in any way so woukd be pointless for verification anyway). And you should never, ever trust any URL or link in any unsolicited email or message. Everyone should already know how to independently verify their AppleID at https://appleid.apple.com/ and if they need to contact Apple, the contact information is available on this web site.

Never click on anything. You can always check accounts and such things independently via your normal login access to them. And you can always independently contact Apple yourself (or whomever) and check with them about an issue.

Hey,

I too just received an email from gmeufkungijuuq@rcyuumpmanwcpss.afs which showed up on my email as FROM: Apple ID but once I clicked on the contact, the actual email showed up. Claimed that my Apple ID had been disabled and that I needed to fill out my home address and Credit card information (including my credit limit 🙄) in order to reactivate my email that too within 48 hours if I wanted to retain all my info or lose all my saved and backed up data on iCloud account.

Review Your Case

Reference: AP18800XD12004 || ID: 20044ADDY || Solution ID: 0688F2455PP2452-ID01145

Your recent summary has a existing case (Case ID: 20044ADDY ) opened and until you solve it, your account will be terminated. We need additional information from you to solve this situation. Please go to the reference below to resolve this case. There, you will verify any information regarding this case that will help us figure out what is happening on your behalf.

Thank you

I got this email in September

I received a similar email this morning I clicked on the link and it had all my correct info but asked me to re-enter my expiration date and security code to my card on file. That's when I come on here to look to see if any one has had this problem.

This scam is still alive, I received today (June 8, 2017) the same email. Below is the actual email received. BEWARE it is an attempt to secure your personal information.

From: Order Confirmation < kentangmakanan-apps05@signapplecs.com>
Date: June 8, 2017 at 4:25:57 PM EDT
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Subject: Review your order history from other users

Two-Step Verification Attempts to suspect to your Account. If it's not you, then someone Else knows your password, and you should secure your account right now, we have sent the attachment (PDF) for detail full payment information

Please Clik or Download and cancel the order.

your Apple ID has been locked for security reasons

Apple lnc.

Just received an email

Dear Customer,

We recently failed to validate your account information we hold on file for you, therefore we need to ask you to complete a brief validation process in order to verify your account.

Click here to verify your account

Failure to complete our validation process could have an affect your Apple ID status.
We take every step needed to automatically validate our users, unfortunately in this case we were unable to verify your details. The process will only take a couple of minutes and will allow us to maintain our high standards of securing your account.
Wondering why you got this email?

This email was sent automatically during routine checks. We are not completely satisfied with your account information and require you to update your account to continue using our services uninterrupted.
For more information, see our FAQ.
Thanks,
Apple Customer Service

I am concerned this is a scam please advise

I just received an email with a PDF that shows a $3000 monthly subscription to protectmyass, an app, it led me to a fairly legit looking apple website and then told me I was locked out and I needed to enter my SSN and other stuff. Just a warning.

Just had this happen too. It's 11/25/17. The email, strangely enough, goes to an apple.support webpage, however, before it hits that webpage, it goes to something that's like accounts.payments/gchl or some other thing. I saw this and then got the "update your ssn and credit card" prompt, which I hesitated on. Then opened up a new window and came here, after changing my password. Twitch. Not good. Makes me cranky on not enough caffeine yet.

This is the first url that shows up after clicking the “Update account” tab.

This is the url that follows the first one while it’s still loading.

And then followed by this “almost” legit looking one

It's a scam and phishing attempt. You did well not entering the information. Next time don't even click on the link.

Scamola. Delete it.

I send all these emails to this address : reportphishing@apple.com.

Makes me cranky too...