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scam email from apple?

So i got an email from “apple” today that said my account was being used and it will be locked permanently if i dont contact them. it asked for my SSN# and i gave it to them. i found out that email was actually a scam. what should i do?? ive been so worried and im loosing my mind.User uploaded file

Posted on Jul 13, 2018 2:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 13, 2018 2:14 PM

See these links



https://faq.ssa.gov/en-US/Topic/article/KA-02238


https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10064.pdf


https://www.identitytheft.gov/


In the meantime, continue to monitor your bank account(s) and credit card(s)


PS

Change your APPLE ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

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