You can make a difference in the Apple Support Community!

When you sign up with your Apple Account, you can provide valuable feedback to other community members by upvoting helpful replies and User Tips.

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Why does Apple need my social security number?

I received an email from Apple Support saying my Apple ID is locked. When I went to it I had to fill out all my info including my social security number. That’s when I stopped and backed out of it all. Is this something that they really need?


Thank You, New to Apple

Posted on Nov 24, 2019 4:35 PM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Nov 24, 2019 4:36 PM


  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 



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


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

3 replies
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Nov 24, 2019 4:36 PM in response to Rockyrose05


  • Apple does not send such messages. 
  • Apple does not include document, or PDF files to download.
  • Apple would not refer to you as Dear Customer, Dear Client, or anything other than the name on file for your account.
  • Apple would not have such horrible spelling or grammar. 
  • Apple would not send a message to “Undisclosed Recipients”. 



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


The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.


https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

Why does Apple need my social security number?

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.