Is this email I received that says "Your iCloud has been locked" legit?

Your i‏Clo‏ud has be‏en lo‏cked.

We have loc‏ked your i‏Clo‏ud‌ beca‏use our service has det‏ect‏ed two un‏author‏ized devices.


For un‏lock your acc‏ou‏nt, you must ve‏rify yo‏ur i‏Clo‏ud‌ in order to prove that it was your account.

Click the link below to unlock your i‏Clo‏ud‌.


i‏Clo‏ud will be automatically unlock, after finishing the account v‏er‏ific‏ation as soon as possible.


Co‏pyrig‏ht © 2023 A‏ppl‏e Dist‏ribu‏tion International, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Irlande.

A‏ll ri‏ghts re‏serv‏ed.


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is this a genuine email and any need to worry or what do I need to do now?

thanks so much.


Regards, John N.


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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 05:09 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 05:10 AM

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.


reportphishing@apple.com


If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

  Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


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Feb 25, 2023 05:10 AM in response to SnrAreaman

It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.


reportphishing@apple.com


If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.

  Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support


The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store

 

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


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