Got a fake? email from Apple warning that my Apple ID has been disabled and will be suspended. Is it a scam?

Not sure if it’s a scam or what. Says my Apple ID was disabled and if I go to the link it provides to log in there and fix it or my ID will be suspended. It sounds like a scam to me. I did just switch cell providers if that has anything to do with it. I’m still able to log in with my info to Apple.com.

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 11.4.1

Posted on Oct 8, 2018 3:40 PM

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Posted on Oct 8, 2018 4:03 PM

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

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Oct 8, 2018 4:22 PM in response to xmoosex

Apple will not email you your ID will be disabled. You'll find out when you try to log in somewhere.


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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