I keep getting text messages telling me that my Apple ID has been locked due to 2 unknown devices. Also what is Hollyhill Industrial Estate? Hollyhill Cork, Irlande

Why am I getting text messages saying my Apple ID is locked due to having 2 unknown devices. For 1 I don't have a Apple phone


Posted on Jan 22, 2023 05:42 AM

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Jan 22, 2023 05:49 AM in response to SheMixAlot

There been several posts about that recently and those were all scams. Apparently it's been going around for a while now --> I get an email from Apple Distribution In… - Apple Community


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store - Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


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


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


Hollyhill is Apple's European headquarters.

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