Apple mail asking for "update" of my credit card information. Could this be a fraud?

I received a mail from Apple, asking me to follow a link in order to update my information with Apple iTunes.
The mail looks very original and trustworthy, however, I don't understand what "account" I'm supposed to give my information to, nor do I recognise the email address being an apple customer service address, as it said: [email protected]
The link in this mail had the following address: apple.itunnes.tfain.com
In the left side of the form that also asked for details of name, address and credit card number, expery date, and security code, the following was stated below a red sign:
Attention Needed
Due to recent updates we are asking many of our customers to confirm their information this is nothing to worry about.
.... and it ends:
Failure to comply with this may result in your account being suspended
Is this really coming from apple?

It's a hoax. Forward the email to:   [email protected]
Then delete the email.
Apple will never send you email asking you to update your credit card information.
Failure to comply with this may result in your account being suspended
That's just a scare tactic.

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