Fake purchase app store with phishing receipt

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Fake purchase app store with phishing receipt

Hi -- I just wanted to report that I got an email saying I had bought a card game from the Apple App store which I did not do -- I don't think you probably even sell card games.

The email was very clever. I downloaded the receipt and clicked on a link to clarify the issue with Apple. The website I arrived on started asking me for my driver's license, social security number and credit card, so I then realized I'd been scammed.

I just hope they didn't capture my keystrokes as I put a lot the information in before realizing my mistake. Just wanted to let you know about this scam.

EMAIL:

THE RECEIPT

iMac, Mac OS X (10.6.8), Wired mouse unresponsive

Posted on Mar 7, 2018 2:11 PM

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zfJames

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Mar 7, 2018 2:16 PM in response to estavney

They probably did capture your information. Was there a 'next' button? Immediately follow the steps in this article: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

Watch your bank account and other potentially important financial areas to ensure that they aren't syphoning money away from your account. Report this email to Apple as described here: Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails

NEVER provide your Social Security number to Apple or any other institution that is not REQUIRED BY LAW to have it.

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zfJames

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Mar 7, 2018 2:17 PM in response to zfJames

See this article for help recognizing official Apple emails: Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

EDIT: We don't represent Apple, we're just other users like yourself. 😉

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Fake purchase app store with phishing receipt

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