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How to verify if an email from Apple is truly what it says it is. Verify account or else account gets locked.

I received an email from Apple saying I need to verify my account because someone tried accessing it outside of the state I live in. If I don't do this in 24 hours then it will lock. While the site looks the same, a red flag goes up in my head because it is asking me for my social security number. Is this a common thing Apple asks for? I am cautious because I don't want to fall into a trap or scam. Any help would be great. Thank you!

iPhone 5s

Posted on May 28, 2018 10:54 AM

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Eric Root

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Posted on May 28, 2018 1:58 PM

Apple will always address you by your name or the name they have on file for you, not Dear Customer, Dear Client or by using your e-mail address. The e-mail will be from @apple.com or @iTunes.com. E-mail addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail/View/Message/Show all Headers to see more. Apple e-mails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.

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