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Hi I got a text message -iMessage saying the Apple ID associated with this number has been locked for security reasons. is this a scam or genuine?

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Posted on Apr 9, 2018 5:05 PM

Scam.

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Apr 9, 2018 5:05 PM in response to Gwallt Gwyllt

Scam.

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Apr 9, 2018 5:03 PM in response to stedman1

Thanks! Thought it was!

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Apr 9, 2018 5:05 PM in response to Gwallt Gwyllt

You're welcome.

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Hi I got a text message -iMessage saying the Apple ID associated with this number has been locked for security reasons. is this a scam or genuine?

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