I got an email this morning and want to make sure it is legit and not a scam.


Posted on Aug 3, 2018 8:21 AM

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Posted on Aug 3, 2018 8:25 AM

Absolutely it's a scam. Do not respond to it in any way - they are trying to snaffle your login details.


Apple will always address you by name, not your email address: they will never send you an email like this - if the do have to lock your ID for security reasons they won't tell you, they will wait for you to find out and contact them.


It's a bad idea to post your email address, even in an image, and I've asked the Hosts to remove it. If you need to post an image like this in the future it's advisable to block out your address.

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Aug 3, 2018 8:25 AM in response to SandraVanCap10

Absolutely it's a scam. Do not respond to it in any way - they are trying to snaffle your login details.


Apple will always address you by name, not your email address: they will never send you an email like this - if the do have to lock your ID for security reasons they won't tell you, they will wait for you to find out and contact them.


It's a bad idea to post your email address, even in an image, and I've asked the Hosts to remove it. If you need to post an image like this in the future it's advisable to block out your address.

Aug 3, 2018 8:24 AM in response to SandraVanCap10

It is phishing. In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.

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

Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com

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I got an email this morning and want to make sure it is legit and not a scam.

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