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I received an email saying my Apple security is locked. And when I follow the link they’re asking personal information and I want to make sure that you can see my Apple ID is locked and that you are indeed asked for confirmation of personal information
You logged in here, so… very clearly the Apple ID is not locked.
There are an IMMENSE number of these scams, vast numbers of advertisements that lie, and worse. If you see the words “LOCKED” or “HACKED” or “VIRUS” in a message, or a countdown or time limit, or a “percentage hacked” in any mail, it’s likely a scam.
Some few of many ➡️ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
If this is one of the common phishing scams and you followed the link and entered any sensitive data or entered your password, then you did get breached.
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
If you “just” followed the link to a scammer’s site, then you’ll probably be targeted with more scams.
You logged in here, so… very clearly the Apple ID is not locked.
There are an IMMENSE number of these scams, vast numbers of advertisements that lie, and worse. If you see the words “LOCKED” or “HACKED” or “VIRUS” in a message, or a countdown or time limit, or a “percentage hacked” in any mail, it’s likely a scam.
Some few of many ➡️ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
If this is one of the common phishing scams and you followed the link and entered any sensitive data or entered your password, then you did get breached.
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
If you “just” followed the link to a scammer’s site, then you’ll probably be targeted with more scams.
SusieAshley wrote:
Can you confirm my Apple ID is locked or did I receive spam email
If you logged into these forums using the same Apple ID…. the Apple ID is not locked!
If you need to prove that to yourself, then log into https://AppleID.Apple.Com and confirm.
Here is what Apple writes about identifying mail from Apple:
Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support
Enabling two-factor authentication can make wresting control of your Apple ID more difficult:
Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
And we are not Apple. We are other users, like you. We don’t have access to your Apple ID.
It’s a phishing scam to steal your identity. Do not respond. See→Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Can you confirm my Apple ID is locked or did I receive spam email
Thank you
Apple security email
