Fake - "Your AppleID has Been Disabled" is a Phishing Scam

I just got one the other day. The website link looked very 'official' and if it hadn't tried to ask me for my social security number I might actually have fallen for it.

Here's what exactly was in the email:

"We’ve disablеd your Applе ID. myappleaccountemail@yahoo.com

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

http://appleid.apple.com/auth/verify?id=I199L

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

Here is another scam:

"From: Support App ID <infodoms3@transferdataclassic.com>
Subject: [ACCOUNT] Your account has been temporarily disabled for security reason!
Date: January 14, 2019 at 5:52:28 AM PST

Your Apple ID was used to sign in to a new web browser."

I got the this scam email but I didnt pay attention to it. I did give all the informations included my SSN. Any ideas what should I do now. Thanks.

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apple" <emaillingpostmaster.rijysns@rijysnsbi.my.maulanyamaulana.com>
Date: October 11, 2018 at 2:05:53 AM PDT
Subject: Your AppleID Has Been Disabled

Cotton Bureau
We’ve disablеd your Applе ID. arpena78@yahoo.com

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

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

Here’s the one I just received...

"From: "service@id.apple.com" <noreply-postmaster.vvfohcl@vvfohclda.my.syupersyuprem.com>
Date: October 7, 2018 at 6:01:03 PM CDT
To: k************@yahoo.com
Subject: [Required Notification] Your AppleID Has Been Disabled

Cotton Bureau


We’ve disablеd your Applе ID. k************@yahoo.com

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

http://appleid.apple.com/auth/verify?id=D5S5V

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

Apple, Inc.
Copyright, 2018"

Check the spelling of iCloud in emails asking you to check/verify/access your account.

Depending on your selected font, a capital "I" (eye) can look virtually the same as a lowercase "l" (ell). I received a warning email and HAPPENED to notice that the (ell) in "believe" looked different to the (ell) in iCIoud ... or any of the other (ells) in the message.

So with all the (ells) in the whole message they forgot to change the one (ell) in "believe" to an uppercase (eye).

If you copy/paste the text of their message into a MS Word (or any word processor program) you can change the fonts of the entire message and the differences will pop. Times New Roman worked rather well for me.

Here's the actual message I received:

SNIP>>
Your AppIe ID was used to sign in to iCIoud via a web browser.

IP Address: 81.23.109.186 (Moscow, Russia)
Browser: Chrome
Operating System: Windows

For your protection, your AppIe ID is automaticaIIy Iocked.

If you have not signed in to iCIoud recently and believe someone may have accessed your account, go to AppIe ID https://appIeid.apple.com/secure and verif your account.

AppIe Support
<<SNIP


Also note the "verif" typo. Hope this helps someone.

tn

Here is another scam:

"From: AppIe Notices <noreply-unchjakardah-7.1-totskahmemskah@yarahprihatini.cc>
Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2018 10:31 AM
Subject: Re: 📧 [New Notification] [Summary Service Added] We've sent notifications the last issues of your account was updated, received on email Sept 6, 2018 [FWD] ...

Dear Client,

On September 6, 2018. your account was logged into an untrusted device

There has been a big change in account activity.To protect you, we have disabled your account.

Please follow the steps below to update your payment information:

1.
Please login to your account.

2.
Unlock account

3.
Update billing information on Mac or iPhone.

Please login to your account
Login to Аpрle lD
The iCloud Team"

Here is another scam:

-- -- -- --
Subject: We havе disablеd your account, review all the pеrsonal and sеcurity information

There was a problem account information

We’ve disablеd your Applе ID. mclachlancompany@yahoo.com

Rеviеw all the pеrsonal and sеcurity information in your account. You can rе-active your account by following instructions.
Update
If we do not hеar from you within 48 hours, your iCloud will be suspеndеd and any savеd accounts and information will bе lost!

Here is another scam:

"----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Apple Support <noreply-mail@apple.6722.com>
Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 10:57 AM
Subject: RE: [New Statement]: Your Account Temporarily Disabled! [8/1/2018 3:57:29 PM]

Dear Customer,

Your account temporarily disabled, currently being reviewed because of an unconfirmed password change.

Date & Time : 8/1/2018 3:57:29 PM

Open & Read Attachments - Confirm Your Apple ID


Sincerely,

Apple Support"

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apple ID" <nfhiucmccperf@twaxzhfu.xat>
Date: June 1, 2018 at 2:09:14 PM EDT
Subject: Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled

usr
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."

Here is another scam:

"From: AppIe Support <no_replymailid-caseforsafeaccntid151@charitylisacuddyiran.com>
Sent: Monday, May 28, 2018 6:21:52 PM
To: secure@supportid.com
Subject: [New Information] Violated Policies On May ,2018"

Here is another scam:

----- Forwarded Message -----
From: Apple <uhklccmo@ydvpyfvo.zlkca>
Sent: Friday, April 6, 2018, 11:38:38 AM EDT
Subject: Your Apple ID Was Been Disabled

usr

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.

Here is another scam:

"From: Apple Support <noreply931783192 @serviceadminmailacc.cpcplsfdtgv.com>
Date: March 5, 2018 at 10:36:07 AM CST
To: appleid@support.com
Subject: [ Reminder ] We detected your account violates policy on March 05 2018

Dear Client,

Your account has violated policy and privacy, we disable your account temporarily, verification of your account or we will disable forever.

Case : ID-6657168

Please open the attachment and following the step so that your account was immediately recovered.
Sincerley,

-Apple Support"

Here is another scam:

-- -- -- -- --
From: "Apple Security Update" <taylor@ccaconsultants.net>
Date: February 22, 2018 at 08:28:20 CST
Subject: Apple ID Verification Required
Reply-To: torch.fitness@mail.com

Your AppIe ID has been disabled for security reasons!

This is an automatic message by the system to let you know that you have to confirm your account information within 24 hours.

Your account has been frozen temporarily in order to protect it.

The account will continue to be frozen until it is approved And Validate Your Account Information.

Once you have updated your account records, your information will be confirmed and your account will start to work as normal once again.

Click here to update https://www.update.apple.com/user

If you did not make this change or you believe an unauthorized person has accessed your account, click here iforgot.apple.com to reset your password without delay. Following this, sign into your Apple ID account page at https://appleid.apple.com to review and update your security settings.
If you need additional help, please contact Apple Support.
Sincerely,
Apple Support


Apple ID | Support | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2017
Apple Distribution International, Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland.‏
All Rights Reserved.

Here is another scam:

"From: "iCloud Office" <apple-inc@ardyansiam.com>
Date: February 15, 2018 at 9:15:52 AM PST
Subject: [Apple Disable] Review your activity and update details

Apple ID Limited Access Disable
Last Update 15 - February - 2018"

Here is another scam:

"From: Apple Support <adm-send-id-notifement665-57@console-app-secure.com>
Date: February 14, 2018 at 12:04:16 MST
To: service@appleids.com
Subject: RE : [ Statement ] : ID6910272 - Violated policies , Please fill the requested form.

Dear Customer,

We've noticed that some of your account information appears to be missing and invalid.
We need to verify your account information in order to continue using your Apple ID. Please Verify your account information by opening the attachment file and fill the requested form .

Case : ID-66574618
Your account will be disabled if we didn't receive any response from you in 24 hours.
Sincerely,

-App Support

Copyright © 2018 Apple. All rights reserved"

Ummmmm, didn't the horrendous grammar tip you off? These scammers are SO easy to spot. I received one of these bogus notices, and I don't have an Apple account haha!!!! LOL

Here is another scam:

-----Original Message-----
From: iCloud-cs@appleld.apple.com <newbrand.registration.individualroggest@ 4bd0751e0085ece17316572580cc6ec8donotreply.login.emai.apple-suspicious-you-account-activity-infoupdatemailsendbysmtpkentod456451q31236478 websapps.email.private.microsoft.office.software.msn.live.com>
Sent: Fri, Feb 2, 2018 4:58 pm
Subject: [ Statement Report ] important: You Have notification From Apple On 02 Feb 2018

Apple

Dear

We found something suspicious in your account. We're concerned that someone is using your Apple account without your recent activity. Your quick response will help restore Apple account.

Our system read you have entered in two ip. and that really makes us suspicious and we temporarly disable your account. Your account will come back if you have verified your identity.
An attempt to login to your account from an uknown browser. Please review the log in details below :
Date and Time : 07:52 (GMT-5) , 02 Feb 2018
IP Address : 165.227.144.174
Browser : Chrome 48.0
PIease take a Iook at your account information and recent transactions. Make sure that your account information (address, phone number, etc.) hasn't changed and that you recognize aII of your recent transactions

Login Now

Received via email:

"Hi, I just received this, which is clearly not from Apple ( they wrote .....
"Icioud" support....instead of iCloud

Regards,
Bassem

"Begin forwarded message:

From: Icioud Support <mkvmiasi921.hvuasywq.nuhunsolo.bonek0088@21bleisya.business>
Date: Feb 2, 2018 at 11:12 am
Subject: Re [Support Account]: New Statement This is an automatic email shows your account is automatically disabled, Service ID [ 509-765-757 ]"

What should I do if I mistakenly entered my information ? I have already froze my card and changed my password but my social was entered as a well

Here is another scam:

---------- Original Message ----------
"From: AppIe ID <reply-fe901570705009747c-1989_HTML-38926318-6156269-1@e.ktas.com.au>
Date: 13 January 2018 at 22:47
Subject: Your ID has been disabled

Dear,

We are contacting you today as you have not updated any of your personal details for some time as a security measure we have disabled your AppIeID.

In order for us to safeguard your account information it is vital we hold the most up to date details regarding our customers. To restore access please click the link below to validate your information this process should only take you a few minutes to complete.

https://apple.com/restore/sd_colebaker@xtra.co.nz

Failure to restore your account within 24 hours (from opening this email) can lead to permanent suspension of your AppIeID.

Sincerely,

Apple Support
This Automatically Generated Email, Please Do Not Reply
Read Our Privacy Policy,Security and Protection If You Have Any Questions
Copyright © 1999-2018 Apple All Rights Reserved."

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apple ID" <xjsbpgnaoiwcspeyhmi@jvvdozeejetah.qlo>
Date: December 8, 2017 at 10:56:16 AM PST
Subject: Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled

There was a problem account information!
As part of our Security Agreement we have disabled your AppIe ID.
Please review all the personal and security information in your account. You can re-active your account by following 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 apologise for the inconvenience and hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks,"

Received one on Nov.2,2017:

"Subject: Your Account ID was Disable because New Login In another device [CONFIRMED]

If you did not authorize this transaction please protect your account and cancel the transaction by clicking "Cancel Payment" button."

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apps Notices Client" <statefully-noreeintergervoidmainst37@ statementfulley.doubleswitchstringsubtringes.yahooes.mails. bussinies>
Subject: FWD Allert 11/26 [Reminders] : Your Account has been Disable temporary's because someone login to your account, servicely [375]
Date: November 26, 2017 at 1:58:11 PM EST

AppIe ID Suspicious Activitiey's
Last Updates 26 / 11 / 2017

Hello dear costumer!

For your protection, your Apple ID will be temporarily disabled in new statement on our database.
We detect unauthorized Login Attempts to your Apple account from other IP Location and new device. 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 Team.

Your account access has been locked for the following reasons :
26 / 11 / 2017 We Want to check your account surely not login with other device in other country.
27 / 11 / 2017 Account has been locked until this issued has been resolved we will waiting for 24 hours or your account has been disable permanently in ApIle database server.
What to do Next:

Please click loggin button below to your apple Account and provide the information previously requested: 24 hours via Account Review, if we do not receive information before this deadline, your account access can be further locked permanently in our server.

To verify your Apple Account, we advise you to press the Log Account button, to recover your account again and be able to re-access.

LOGIN ACCOUNT
Hopefully you can finish it, and we are happy to help you to solve this problem. service becomes number one for us. we do not understand why this can happen, and we're sorry for what's happening at the moment.

Best Regards.
AppIe Leader Community"

Here is another scam:

"From: "Apple Client" <postmaster.mail-clientdisableaccount -secured0123912-82jns@ langsungjualdeuimehonks.com>
Date: October 23, 2017 at 3:22:33 PM EDT
Subject: [ New Report ] Your Account ID was Disable because New Login In another device

Dear

Your Account Has Disable.
Your account has been locked in temporarily because there is suspicious.

Case ID: 1002148918
Veify your card

Sincerely,
Apple Support

Get help online
Visit Apple Support to learn more about your product, download software updates, and much more.
Join the conversation
Find and share solutions with Apple users around the world.

TM and copyright © 2017
All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Support"

Here is another scam:

-- start of scam --
From: "Apple Client" <postmaster.mail- clientdisableaccount-secured0123912-82jns @tilovibonugmatchorgsht.com>
Date: October 22, 2017 at 12:28:20 AM CDT
Subject: [ New Report ] Your Account ID was Disable because New Login In another device

Dear

Your Account Has Disable.
Your account has been locked in temporarily because there is suspicious.

Case ID: 1002148918
Veify your card

This is an email I received from someone pretending to be from Apple:

"On Thursday, October 19, 2017 1:24 PM, Apple ID <jrlxbitjdagwkm@sufrllar.xtg> wrote:

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,
Apple Support

This is a system generated message. We request you not to reply to this message.
View our privacy policy"

Here is another scam:

-----Original Message-----
"From: iTunes Store <hallmark@rcm.update.hallmark.com>
Sent: Thu, 21 Sep 2017 16:34
Subject: [Summary Report] [ Alert ] : Your Account Has Been Disabled

Dear

Your Account Has Disable.
Your account has been locked in temporarily because there is suspicious.

Case ID: 100261148918
Veify your card
Sincerely,
Apple Support

Get help online
Visit Apple Support to learn more about your product, download software updates, and much more.

Join the conversation
Find and share solutions with Apple users around the world.

TM and copyright © 2017
All Rights Reserved | Privacy Policy | Support"

Here is another scam:

----- Mail transféré -----
De : Apple <qyelnteb@vyfwxqfiunicefusa.org>
À : courmonf@yahoo.com
Envoyé le : Jeudi 21 septembre 2017 19h12
Objet : Your Apple ID Has Been Disabled.

Dear

Your Apple ID was used to sign in via a web browser.
IP Address: 138.68.244.79 (California, USA)
Browser: Mozilla/5.0
Operating System: Windows 8.1

For your protection, we automatically locked your account.

Please log in (https://appleid.apple.com) and verify your account information in order to continue using your Apple ID, Please Verify your account information by clicking on the link below:

Login Now

Hope to hear from you soon!
Apple Support

Copyright © 2017 Apple Distribution International
Hollyhill Industrial Estate, Hollyhill, Cork, Ireland.
Ireland VAT Reg No. IE9700053D

Apple Email ID PP120 - ab07b40a857c8"

Here is another scam:

"From: AppleID Support <appleid.custhelp.customercenter@authsys-status.com>
Sent: Thursday, August 17, 2017 4:48 PM
Subject: Re: [Summary Updated Report] Statement Account Identifications from additional changes

Dear,

We've got a unauthorized activity with your account, Recently we have detect several unusual activity on your account changes. To protect your account from unauthorized access, we temporarily disable your account.
Our security has been disabled all services in your Apple ID. We just need verify your identity. Your account will became locked until you verify your identity. We just want to protect your account to be more safe.
Please help us to unlock your account by click the button below.

Verify My Identity
Notice : If you do not verify your account within 24 hours we will disable your account and all service permanently"

Received via email:

"This was sent to me I contacted apple and they know it's happening but have done nothing about it; they haven't even informed the apple users of this scam:

Sent from my ELEMENT5, an AT&T LTE smartphone

On Jul 19, 2017 9:03 AM, Apple Support <hgvvalhcuc@twpvpmcbohkr.dqb> wrote:

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 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."

Here is another scam:

-----Original Message-----
"From: services@appleid.com <service1839@westgatespace.com>
Sent: Thu, Jul 20, 2017 2:30 pm
Subject: [Report] Statement login and check accounts

Apple ID

Dear Client ,
Your Apple ID has been disabled!
Someone Just tried to log into your Apple ID.
Please verifiy your identity today or your Apple ID will be disabled
because of some issues we have for the safety and integrity of the Apple Community.
Please follow this step to recover your Apple ID
Update information >
Regards,
Apple

Copyright © 2017 Apple Inc."