User level: Level 1 (4 points)I have been receiving fake emails until this morning that my Apple ID has logged in from another country and it was locked then must verify by going to automated email sent from them
Posted on Nov 30, 2019 3:45 AM
User level: Level 4 (3,250 points)Nov 30, 2019 5:28 AM in response to nantana183
Do not click! This is, of course, a phishing scam. Apple will never send you an unsolicited email. They will never use bad spelling or horrible grammar. And any links will only go to a URL inside the apple.com or itunes.com domain.
If you haven't deleted these emails yet, kindly forward them to [email protected] before you do. Thank you.
User level: Level 10 (687,895 points)Nov 30, 2019 5:33 AM in response to nantana183
Apple won't send you an email/text telling you your account is disabled/restricted or will be disabled/restricted. You will find out the next time 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 by email such as Social Security numbers, your Mother’s maiden name or full credit card 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.
User level: Level 5 (7,457 points)Nov 30, 2019 3:55 AM in response to nantana183
Hi there,
See the following to find out what to do and how to report the email to Apple: Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams.
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/250902390