Apple users who have the fake "security alert for your profile" email below, which claim that a sign-in attempt was blocked for their linked profile, are asked not to follow the instructions in the email. This is because the email is a scam that has links that go to phishing or fake websites that steal account, personal and financial information.
The ".Me Sign-In Attempt was Blocked for Your Linked Profile" Scam
From: Administration <er-nolist-xdd@topsitez.us>
Subject: Security alert for your profile
Date: April 12, 2018 at 5:40:19 AM PDT
Your profile is listed as the recovery email for @me.com. Don't recognize this profile? click here.
Sign-in attempt was blocked for your linked profile
@me.com
Someone just used your password to try to sign in to your account.
CHECK ACTIVITY
You received this email to let you know about important changes to your profile and services.
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Apple users who have been tricked by the phishing email are asked to change their passwords and check their accounts for discrepancies and report any to Apple.
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