Account Recovery

My iPhone was stolen the other day and within minutes the Apple ID password was changed, without existing password required. Find my phone also de-activated.

Actioned account recovery on a 4/8 and have now been informed by apple my password cannot be reset until 4/8.

In the meantime the thieves have access to my sensitive info backed up on iCloud. £££ and ID have already been taken.

I find it unbelievable that a company of apples size cannot lock account or grant earlier password reset.

All banks contacted have locked existing accounts but " Oh sorry" I get from Apple " We do not have the tools to do this.

Thanks Apple

iPhone 14

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 12:09 PM

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Aug 5, 2024 12:32 PM in response to DJS59

Until the process is ended where you can prove to Apple that you are the account owner they probably have to assume you are a scammer trying to get into the account to make mischief.


Until then, you can deal with some financial issues by dealing directly with you financial institutions. Cancel your credit and debit cards.


Nobody on this forum works for Apple, we can just look at things from their perspective too. If you wish to comment to Apple see: Product Feedback - Apple


Meanwhile, also read:

Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> Limit access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support


Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support


Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles


A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security. This page provides country-specific Apple Support contact information ➞ Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support


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