Apple ID e-mail
I received the e-mail below and I didn't order. How can I tell if this is from Apple or a scammer?
iMac, Mac OS X (10.7.1), 3.4 GHz Intel Core i7
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Look at the From address.
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.
Thank you so much. I thought so! Nice of you to respond!!
Thank you very much. You are great!! I appreciate the advice and the link to apple to report it.
You are welcome. Glad to help.
Apple ID e-mail