Email says someone in Russia tried to login

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Email says someone in Russia tried to login


	Your ID was used to sign in to iCloud via a web browser.
	Date: 08 September 2018 Browser: Google 1.894 OS: Windows 7.1255 country:Russia
	If the information above looks familiar, you can disregard this email.
	If you have not signed in to iCloud recently and believe someone may have accessed your account, go to Apple ID (***) and update your Account details soon as possible.
	App Support

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iPad Pro 9.7-inch WiFi, Cellular

Posted on Sep 9, 2018 3:50 AM

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Answer 1

Eric Root

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Sep 9, 2018 5:22 AM in response to 0bx

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.

The only exception to the above I have noticed is if you order something from the Apple Store (apple.com), your receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer. That is a receipt for a purchase you initiated.

Send the e-mail to Apple as an attachment to a new e-mail before deleting it. You can forward as an attachment by going to Mail/Message/Forward as attachment.

reportphishing@apple.com

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Answer 2

Sep 9, 2018 3:51 AM in response to 0bx

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond to, or otherwise act on the email.

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

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Email says someone in Russia tried to login

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