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I received a text that my Apple ID is locked. Why?

I received a text that my Apple ID is locked. I don’t understand why and don’t know what to do to correct situation

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Posted on Aug 7, 2018 5:06 PM

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Posted on Aug 7, 2018 5:32 PM

Such messages are scams. Ignore them.

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

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Aug 7, 2018 5:32 PM in response to Forslin1984Kramer

Such messages are scams. Ignore them.

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

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Aug 7, 2018 5:32 PM in response to stedman1

Thank you.

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Aug 7, 2018 5:33 PM in response to Forslin1984Kramer

You're welcome.

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