How to know if Apple email is legit?

Why isn’t this in my spam folder, is it legit? I got this email from a gmail account claiming its from apple saying i won an iPhone 13 pro max..


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Posted on Mar 22, 2022 07:48 PM

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Posted on Mar 23, 2022 01:59 AM

Why isn’t this in my spam folder, is it legit?

No, it sure not legit, looks like they know your mail address.

Never post your e-mail address on a public forum, then you are prey for spammers.


See -> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


See also Gmail Help Center -> https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en


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Mar 23, 2022 01:59 AM in response to Knoxx18

Why isn’t this in my spam folder, is it legit?

No, it sure not legit, looks like they know your mail address.

Never post your e-mail address on a public forum, then you are prey for spammers.


See -> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


See also Gmail Help Center -> https://support.google.com/mail/answer/8253?hl=en


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