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Numkinow Author

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Why Apple ID ask for social security number

Why Apple sent email lock Apple ID to me

Posted on Oct 28, 2019 12:12 PM

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IdrisSeabright

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Posted on Oct 28, 2019 12:22 PM

Apple isn't going to ask you for your SSN. That was a phishing email. I hope you didn't respond and give them the information.

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