Apple ID Disabled Scam

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Joeshhmo21 Author

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Apple ID Disabled Scam

I just received and email with an attachment

From: AppIe remainsigned.performancecenter10@review-signed.center

Subjet line: Disabled Confirmation AppIelD Services Status #1282362983923-238236 is disabIed.

With a PDF attachement stating:

Your Account has been Locked

We noticed unusual activity in your Apple ID. Your account has been sign in with new location or different

devices on February 12, 2018 at 06:41:09 PDT. For your security purpose, we have disabled your account.

To unlock your account, we need requested information about your Apple ID.

Verify now

If we didn’t received information needed, your account access maybe further locked permanently.

Regards,

Apple Support"

Obviously this is a scam. Just wanted to give anyone a heads up if they have received a similar email. Dont click verify now, simply go to apple.com and sign in from the official website to confirm.

best of luck!

iPhone 7, iOS 11.2.5

Posted on Feb 12, 2018 12:21 PM

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zfJames

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2,726 points

Feb 12, 2018 12:23 PM in response to Joeshhmo21

Also, please report all emails of this type to Apple via this link: Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails

Read more about Apple ID security here: Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

Finally, learn what ACTUALLY happens if your Apple ID is disabled here: If your Apple ID is locked or disabled - Apple Support

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ChitlinsCC

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21,140 points

Feb 12, 2018 12:26 PM in response to Joeshhmo21

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

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zfJames

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Feb 12, 2018 6:26 PM in response to sethbrigden

Yes, they have certainly captured your information—that's why they use the 'next' button strategy. Apple will NEVER require you to enter in your SSN as far as I know. Sorry I could answer your question... :/

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Feb 12, 2018 5:51 PM in response to ChitlinsCC

I stupidly started to answer questions on this - including entering in my social security number. I had some account issues over the weekend and absent mindedly thought they were connected. I didn't fully "Submit" and didn't enter in a credit card number - but did type in my SS and Address. I did enter "Next" a few times. Does anyone know if it's plausible that they could have captured data when clicking "Next"?

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Apple ID Disabled Scam

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