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Apple ID and phone number

This morning I received a message reporting that my ID and phone number are being used for iMessage on a new iPad I had not signed into the iPad (54) which reportedly is using my ID and phone number. Am I being hacked? What do I do?

iPhone 5, iOS 9

Posted on Oct 10, 2022 6:48 AM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2022 8:01 AM

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.   * 


See who has access to your device or accounts


 Apple ID Password Change.   -  


ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  -   I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

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Oct 10, 2022 8:01 AM in response to bernief

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.   * 


See who has access to your device or accounts


 Apple ID Password Change.   -  


ASC YouTube for How to reset your Apple ID password


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support  -   I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.

Apple ID and phone number

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