I received an email saying my Apple ID is locked for security reasons. Is this legitimate?

I received an email saying my Apple ID is locked for security reasons. Is this legitimate?

Posted on Oct 4, 2019 2:02 PM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2019 2:04 PM

No, it's not. If an Apple ID actually gets locked, its owner will be told when they try logging into it.


Forward the email to reportphishing@apple.com as an attachment and then delete it.


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