Fake email regarding my Apple ID

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Fake email regarding my Apple ID

I was fooled by the email below and clicked on the “See details here.” I got a “404 page not found” message, and then checked the sender’s email address, which I should’ve done before I clicked anything (I should know better than that). Hopefully, I didn’t pick up anything harmful! Does anyone know anything about this scam?

From: "Apple" <****@ cybermesa.com>

Subject: Apple Notification Regarding Your Recent Purchase

Date: September 10, 2018 at 7:44:58 AM HST

To: "BuYOG0FQCqFS0ACGGyYGZTBuJTHS" <[my email address]>

Reply-To: "Apple Inc" <****@ cybermesa.com>

Recent Purchase

Your Apple ID was used to purchase from Apple Store on a computer that had not previously been associated with your ID. You may also be receiving this email if you reset your security password since your last purchase.
If you made this purchase, you can ignore this email. It was only sent notify to you if you did not make the purchase.

See Details Here

If you didn't make this purchase, we suggest that you go to to modify your password, then see Apple ID: Security and your Apple ID for additional assistance

Regards,
Apple Team

Apple ID Summary Terms of Sale Privacy Policy

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MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.5.8)

Posted on Sep 10, 2018 12:11 PM

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Answer 1

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Eric Root

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Sep 10, 2018 12:25 PM in response to ArrowsAndSpurs

There are a lot of scams like this going around. As long as you didn't sign in anywhere with your Apple ID/password, you should be okay.

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.

Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams

Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

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 10, 2018 12:19 PM in response to ArrowsAndSpurs

That would be a phishing attempt.

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Answer 3

Sep 10, 2018 12:35 PM in response to ArrowsAndSpurs

P.S. Now that I really think about it, I really should've known better. The email was sent to an address that is not linked to my Apple ID 😝

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Answer 4

Sep 10, 2018 12:31 PM in response to Eric Root

Eric,

Thank you very much for a lot of helpful information!

I'm usually very careful about opening emails or clicking on links, but I obviously wasn't thinking clearly this morning. Is there a way to view the sender's email address without opening the email?

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