I’ve gotten a email saying that my Apple ID account has been used on another device and it’s asking to verify my account asking for my social and stuff I’m a bit confused and want to make sure it’s legit

I have gotten an Apple ID email saying that my id has been used on another device and to verify my account

Posted on Jan 13, 2020 10:04 PM

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Posted on Jan 14, 2020 12:43 AM

It's not from Apple (they have no use for your 'social and stuff'), it's a phishing email - you could forward it to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.


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

Genuine iTunes emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

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Jan 14, 2020 12:43 AM in response to kejuante240

It's not from Apple (they have no use for your 'social and stuff'), it's a phishing email - you could forward it to Apple : reportphishing@apple.com , and then delete it.


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

Genuine iTunes emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

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I’ve gotten a email saying that my Apple ID account has been used on another device and it’s asking to verify my account asking for my social and stuff I’m a bit confused and want to make sure it’s legit

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