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I just received an email from “Apple” that my account has been locked for security reasons.

is this correct or a scam? Please verify

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Dec 23, 2019 09:54 AM

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Posted on Dec 23, 2019 09:57 AM

It's fake. Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com as an attachment and then delete it.

If an Apple ID actually gets locked, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email.

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Niel

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Dec 23, 2019 09:57 AM in response to sonja1950

It's fake. Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com as an attachment and then delete it.

If an Apple ID actually gets locked, its owner will be told when they try logging into it instead of through email.

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Jan 6, 2020 01:45 PM in response to sonja1950

Hi I have had this twice now and I have ignored both emails , my advice is delete the email , I have and I'm still logged in.

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