I got an email saying that my Apple ID had been compromised

I got an email saying that my Apple ID had been compromised. And that I need to contact support. I did NOT go to the link attached to email. How can I tell if email is legitimate?


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Posted on Sep 22, 2019 10:35 AM

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Posted on Sep 22, 2019 10:41 AM

 In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com

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Sep 22, 2019 10:41 AM in response to Sumbumbrown

 In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com

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