Re: Weird email : Is this a real email from Apple?
If you suspect a scam, most likely iit is a scam.
Apple support's article: Get help with security issues - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"Phishing and other scams
If you receive a suspicious email that’s designed to look like it’s from Apple,
you can forward it to reportphishing@apple.com. "
Find out more about phishing and other social engineering schemes
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Re: " ... asking me to provide my phone number so they can discuss a problem with my order."
If you want: You can check on your order status by going online (tip: have your order number handy):
Viewing & Changing Orders - Shopping Help - Apple
Eg: says:
" ... visit your Order Listing page and sign in with your Apple Account and password."
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If needed: You can call Apple Support at 1-800-APLCARE in US
or
See Phone numbers for other countries: Contact Apple Support - Apple Support