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Apple ID is Automatically Disabled Scam
Apple ID is Automatically Disabled Scam

The email message below which claims that the recipients' Apple ID has been automatically disabled is another attempt by cybercriminals to steal their potential victims’ Apple account credentials. The fake email has links in it that go to a phishing Apple website which steals account usernames and passwords. The phishing website steals account credentials by asking visitors to sign-in with their Apple account usernames and passwords. Now, any attempt to sign into the fake or phishing website will result in the visitors’ Apple account credentials being sent to the cybercriminals responsible for the scam. Once the cyber crooks have gotten possession of the stolen account credentials, they will use it to hijack their victims’ Apple accounts and use the same accounts fraudulently.

The "Apple ID is Automatically Disabled" Scam

From: Apple ID <renew-update@apple.com>
Date: 11 May 2017 at 4:50:03 PM AEST
Subject: Reminder: Apple Statement Account Login to re-active 10/05/17

Dear Apple ID,

For your protection, your Apple ID is automatically disabled.

We detect unauthorized Login Attempts to your Apple ID from other IP Location. Please verify your identity today or your account will be disabled due to concerns we have for the safety and integrity of the Apple Community

What to do Next

To verify your Apple ID, we recommend that you go to:

Login Here

Sincerely,

Apple Inc.

More ways to shop: Visit an Apple Store, call 1-800-MY-APPLE, or find a reseller

Copyright © 2017 Apple Inc. All rights reserved.

Apple users should never click on a link in an email message to sign into their accounts. They should instead, go directly to https://appleid.apple.com/ and sign-in from there. If there is something wrong with their accounts, they will be alerted after signing in. Users who were tricked by the phishing scam, are asked to change their Apple account passwords immediately before their accounts are hijacked and used fraudulently. For those users who are unable to change their passwords, are asked to contact Apple Technical Support for help.

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