"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams

The email message below with the subject: "Operating System: iOS 7.1.2," is a phishing scam, which was sent by cyber-criminals to steal the recipients' Apple account IDs and passwords. The fake email message claims that the recipients’ Apple account have been locked due to unusual activities, and the recipients need to click on a link or button within the same email message in order to verify or activate their accounts, will take recipients to phishing or malicious websites like "restore-accountsupport.from-ma.com," where they will be asked to sign into their Apple accounts. Now, if the recipients attempt to sign-in on the phishing websites, their Apple account credentials will be sent to the cyber-criminals behind the phishing email messages. With their potential victims’ Apple account credentials, the cyber-criminals will hijack their victims' accounts and use the accounts fraudulently.

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Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons Phishing Scams

Victims of the Apple phishing scams should change their passwords immediately, and check their accounts and credit card statements for any discrepancy. Victims of the phishing email messages, who are unable to change their passwords because their accounts have been hijacked by cyber-criminals, should contact Apple for help.

The "Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scam

From: ASl-T56wO93@295 .ca
Subject: Operating System: iOS 7.1.2
Date: Wed, 11 May 2016 15:07:39 +0200

Special customer,

Your Account IDENTIFICATION (email address) was used to sign in to iCloud with an apple ipad tablet Air.

Date and Period: August 11-05-2016
Os: iOS 7. 1. 2

This was only sent to alert you in circumstance your Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons. We recommend Press Here to Update your information: http://restore-accountsupport.from-ma.com

Regards,

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March 3, 2019 at 1:18 AM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
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Received this scam:

"Your Apple Account will be Disabled #2848847722

Aρρlе Support <2848847722@v8k78h59ws.com> wrote:

Dear Customer.

Your Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons.

Someone just tried to log into your Apple account from a different location.

IP Address : 75.249.131.247

Country : Faroe Islands

Browser : Opera

We need to verify your identity today or your account will be disabled because of the concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the Apple community."

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May 24, 2018 at 1:16 PM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
an anonymous user from: Collins, New York, United States

Here is another scam:

"Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled (2)

Apple ID <fgfgnhmphxhzn@nshxcccm.qbr>

Today at 1:44 PM

Thеrе was a problеm account information!

As part of our Sеcurity Agrееmеnt wе havе disablеd your AppIе ID.

Plеasе rеviеw all the pеrsonal and sеcurity information in your account. You can rе-active your account by following instructions.

Update Account Information

If we do not hеar from you within 48 hours, your iCloud will be suspеndеd and any savеd accounts and information will bе lost!

Wе apologisе for the inconvеniеncе and hopе to hеar from you soon.

Thanks,

This is a system gеnеratеd mеssage. We rеquеst you not to reply to this mеssagе."

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November 6, 2017 at 10:41 AM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam:

"We have unable to obtain security on your account

We have been unable to obtain security check on your account. We will disable your Apple ID if we not hear you in 24 hours because security concern. Please log in and follow step by step to attempt restore your Apple ID by go to appleid.apple.com.

If the above Problem are still unresolved and we cannot obtain Information

for your Apple ID, your Apple Device's will be locked automatically within

24 Hours from the date of this email.

Sincerely,

Apple Security Management

Phone: https://developer.apple.com/contact/phone

Email: devpayment@apple.com

For iTunes VIP Hardware purchases, please use the following contact

information:

Online Help: store.apple.com/us/help

Phone: 1-877-422-5368

Mon-Fri: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pacific time"

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October 17, 2017 at 10:24 PM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam:

"De: iCloud Service <tertarik-x4@web-mail-server-1.com>

Enviado: martes, 17 de octubre de 2017 20:23

Asunto: RE: Review: [NOTICE] Confirmation new a device, 17 Oct 2017

Your account has been disabled for security reasons!

support@int.apple.com - suspicious account activity.

Please log in to your Apple account and provide the requested information through the Resolution Center

If we don't receive the information before this deadline or we notice additional significant changes in your account activity Please Verify your account information by clicking on the link login.

Apple ID

suspicious account activity

MacOS High Seirra 10.12.6

Tuesday, October 17, 2017 16:17 PM (Brazil Time) Páraná*

Unlock your account AppleID?

Login Now

Got a new Mac OS High Seirra 10.12.6?

Do more with your new device with AppStore that can help you stay organized, collaborate, and keep your account secure.

Thanks for choosing Apple,

Apple Care.

*The location is approximate and determined by the IP address it was coming from.

You received this mandatory email service announcement to update you about important changes to your AppStore or account.

© 2017 Apple Inc., 1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 97607, USA"

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July 20, 2017 at 9:35 PM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam:

"Begin forwarded message:

From: AppIe_lD <support11@evaline-copley.com>

Date: July 17, 2017 at 3:29:04 PM MDT

Subject: Your AρρlelD has been disable

We have unable to obtain security on your account

We have been unable to obtain security check on your account. We will disable your Apple ID if we not hear you in 24 hours because security concern. Please log in and follow step by step to attempt restore your Apple ID by go to appleid.apple.com.

If the above Problem are still unresolved and we cannot obtain Information for your Apple ID, your Apple Device's will be locked automatically within 24 Hours from the date of this email.

Sincerely,

Apple Security Management

Phone: https://developer.apple.com/contact/phone

Email: devpayment@apple.com

For iTunes VIP Hardware purchases, please use the following contact information:

Online Help: store.apple.com/us/help

Phone: 1-877-422-5368

Mon-Fri: 5:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Pacific time"

Delete

July 20, 2017 at 8:19 PM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apple Support" <noreply-iCloud@apple.admin67>

Subject: [Important] Your Apple ID has been disabled for security reasons

Date: July 20, 2017 at 4:37:24 PM PDT

Dear Customer,

Your Apple account temporary block because we've noticed significant changes in your account activity. As your account information, we need to understand these changes better.

Please log in to your Apple account and provide the requested information through the Resolution Center. If we don't receive the information before this deadline or we notice additional significant changes in your account activity, your account access may be block permanent.

log in to your Apple account https://appleid.apple.com

The link will expire in 24 hours

Sincerely,

The iCloud Team

Note: If you do not respond to this email so your account the more risk the permanent block with your iCloud email address"

Delete

July 9, 2017 at 4:12 PM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam:

- Forwarded Message -

From: Apple ID <omoiwohakonde@krylancelo.com>

Sent: Sunday, July 9, 2017 10:31 AM

Subject: Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled

Email ID

There was a problem account information!

As part of our Security Agreement we have disabled your Apple ID.

Please review all the personal and security information in your account. You can re-active your account by following our instructions.

Update Account Information

If we do not hear from you within 48 hours, your iCloud will be suspended and any saved accounts and information will be lost.

We apologize for the inconvenience and hope to hear from you soon.

Thanks,"

Delete

February 24, 2017 at 10:27 AM by
"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams
info

Here is another scam, do not follow the instructions in it:

- Forwarded message -

"From: Apple-Inc notification513@level3.com

Date: Thu, Feb 23, 2017 at 3:43 PM

Subject: @Your Apple-ID has been disabled ID: #639-269

Apple iTunes

February 23,2017

Billed To: saxify@gmail.com

Order ID: K5FDE4GH5H

Receipt Date: 02/23/2017

Order Total: $99.15 CAD

Billed To: Store Credit

Item Artist

A Hologram for the King Tom Tykwer

Mother's Day (2016) Garry Marshall

The Meddler Lorene Scafaria

Type Unit Price

Film Rental(HD) $33.05 CAD

Film Rental(HD) $33.05 CAD

Film Rental(HD) $33.05 CAD

Order Total

$99.15 CAD

Issues with this transaction?

If you haven't authorized this transaction,click the link below to get full refund.

Go to the Help Centre at: pl.vc/ehd4y

2017 Apple Online Support"

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Report The Scam

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Report your issue to the following agencies based on the nature of the scam:

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How To Recognize a Phishing Scam

Scammers use email or text messages to try to steal your passwords, account numbers, or Social Security numbers. If they get that information, they could get access to your email, bank, or other accounts. Or they could sell your information to other scammers. Scammers launch thousands of phishing attacks like these every day — and they’re often successful.

Scammers often update their tactics to keep up with the latest news or trends, but here are some common tactics used in phishing emails or text messages:

Phishing emails and text messages often tell a story to trick you into clicking on a link or opening an attachment. You might get an unexpected email or text message that looks like it’s from a company you know or trust, like a bank or a credit card or utility company. Or maybe it’s from an online payment website or app. The message could be from a scammer, who might

  • say they’ve noticed some suspicious activity or log-in attempts — they haven’t
  • claim there’s a problem with your account or your payment information — there isn’t
  • say you need to confirm some personal or financial information — you don’t
  • include an invoice you don’t recognize — it’s fake
  • want you to click on a link to make a payment — but the link has malware
  • say you’re eligible to register for a government refund — it’s a scam
  • offer a coupon for free stuff — it’s not real

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"Apple ID Has Been Disabled For Security Reasons" Phishing Scams