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syvilla32
User level: Level 1 (4 points)

How to protect myself after receiving a phishing email?

I opened an email on my Gmail account that I thought was from a friend. It turned out to be a phishing email. I did not click on any links or attachments. What should I do to protect myself?

Posted on Sep 22, 2026 1:21 AM

1 reply

Ingo2711
User level: Level 10 (93,009 points)

Sep 22, 2026 1:47 AM in response to syvilla32

If you did not click on any links in that email, and provided any personal information, you should be safe.

Have a look at the related article form Apple:

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


If you are not sure if you have entered personal Information or passwords, you should at least change your Apple Account password.

Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support


Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362512