iCloud email compromised

General Motors was hacked several months ago and user accounts were compromised. As a result, I am getting nearly 200 phishing emails per day. Nothing stops these emails, many of which go into the junk folder but I still get dozens into my inbox.


I would like to delete this mailbox to stop these criminals. My name is specific to this email address but my iCloud account was set up years ago using my gmail email address.


I’m not sure how I can delete the iCloud email address. Going to the Genius Bar in Fort Worth, Texas to try and fix this did nothing (it is a six hour round trip drive, and what a wasted day that was…)

Posted on Sep 13, 2022 12:52 PM

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Sep 13, 2022 05:10 PM in response to Tired of Apple after 30 years

Tired of Apple after 30 years Said:

"iCloud email compromised: General Motors was hacked several months ago and user accounts were compromised. As a result, I am getting nearly 200 phishing emails per day. Nothing stops these emails, many of which go into the junk folder but I still get dozens into my inbox.[...]I’m not sure how I can delete the iCloud email address.[...]"

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Troubleshooting Scam Messages:

Use an Alias:

Unfortunately, you can only have one iCloud eMail address. So, you may want to use an alias. You can have up to 3 aliases. Everything would be kept, but your eMail would be different. You cannot turn off your current iCloud Account.  Go Here: Add and manage email aliases for iCloud Mail on iCloud.com - Apple Support.


Secure your Info:

If concerned for device access, then (A)verify your devices, and (B)secure your account. Open a new eMail addressee d use that for your Apple ID.

1. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support


then...


2. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.

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