Scam or not?

Hi


I received several messages today about my lost iPhone (I bought an iPhone 6 for my daughter which she lost beginning December 2017). I wanted to check if these are valid or not:


“Dear Apple Customer, 

The system has detected that your lost iPhone6 is activated with a new SIM card inserted. Please log on http://Apple.inc-gps-iPhone.com immediately to check its current number and location. If you cannot obtain the URL, please reply with any content to obtain the URL, helping you to find your lost iPhone.

Apple Support"


And




“Find My iPhone



Your lost iPhone has been found in surrounding area. http://Apple.inc-gps-iPhone.com to view current location.

Apple Inc 

And


【Find My iPhone】 

Your iCloud “photo stream” information is being restored into the iPhone of Mr. Jack. As this is a remote synchronous operation, you are strongly recommended to timely acces http://Apple.inc-gps-iPhone.com and click the “Interception” at the upper right to invalid this operation if it is not done by you in person.

Apple Support“


And just a few minutes ago:


【Find My iPhone】 



Your Apple ID was signed in iCloud on Berkley Lyon's iPhone.

OS:iOS 11.2.1

If you believe an unauthorized person accessed your account,please sign in and manage your account by going to. http://Apple.inc-gps-iPhone.com

Apple Support


Thanks for any input.

Posted on Jan 20, 2018 6:03 AM

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Posted on Jan 20, 2018 6:08 AM

Yeah, definitely a scam. Apple doesn't really contact you for things like this. Also, if you notice the grammar is ever off in an email you can ignore it, Apple will never refer to you as "Apple Customer" and should refer to you by your name that's registered with your Apple ID that's linked to the email you're getting these messages to.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Jan 20, 2018 6:08 AM in response to RADJHB

Yeah, definitely a scam. Apple doesn't really contact you for things like this. Also, if you notice the grammar is ever off in an email you can ignore it, Apple will never refer to you as "Apple Customer" and should refer to you by your name that's registered with your Apple ID that's linked to the email you're getting these messages to.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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