Are others receiving iTunes phishing emails?

are others receiving iTunes phishing emails?

Yes.
Oh, did you want to hear more? Yes, many others have reported it. It is nothing new. Welcome to the digital era.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2075
Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4933
Forward attempts to: [email protected]

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I received a phishing email from what I thought was my bank. Do I need to do anything to my MAC for security?

I received a phishing email from what I thought was my bank. Do I need to do anything to my MAC for security? I have no anti-virus software.

Evelyn, there is nothing that can prevent you or anyone from falling victim to those attempts to defraud you – other than you.
"Phishing" scams are the most common way of getting people to voluntarily supply information that should be kept as secure as any other personal possession. "Anti-virus" solutions can't possibly prevent that sort of fraud, and if anything can only lull you into falsely believing you're being protected from threats, be they real or perceived.
Do you have any further advice so that I don't fear my Mac?
There is no reason to fear your Mac; it's a tool to be used for your sole benefit. Like any tool though, it can be misused. If there is any explanation for fear, it's a lack of education. Knowledge conquers fear and renders it inert. Learn what real threats actually exist, how to defend yourself from them, and how to distinguish them from those propagated by fear mongering psychopaths that justify their existence by keeping others misinformed. There are an abundance of the latter.
There will always be threats to your information security associated with using any Internet - connected communications tool:
You can mitigate those threats by following commonsense practices
Delegating that responsibility to software is an ineffective defense
Assuming that any product will protect you from those threats is a hazardous attitude that is likely to result in neglecting point #1 above.
OS X already includes everything it needs to protect itself from viruses and malware. Keep it that way with software updates from Apple.
A much better question is "how should I protect my Mac":
Never install any product that claims to "clean up", "speed up", "optimize", "boost" or "accelerate" your Mac; to "wash" it, "tune" it, or to make it "shiny". Those claims are absurd.Such products are very aggressively marketed. They are all scams.
Never install pirated or "cracked" software, software obtained from dubious websites, or other questionable sources.
Illegally obtained software is almost certain to contain malware.
"Questionable sources" include but are not limited to spontaneously appearing web pages or popups, download hosting sites such as C net dot com, Softonic dot com, Soft pedia dot com, Download dot com, Mac Update dot com, or any other site whose revenue is primarily derived from junk product advertisements
If you need to install software that isn't available from the Mac App Store, obtain it only from legitimate sources authorized by the software's developer.
Don’t supply your password in response to a popup window requesting it, unless you know what it is and the reason your credentials are required.
Don’t open email attachments from email addresses that you do not recognize, or click links contained in an email:
Most of these are scams that direct you to fraudulent sites that attempt to convince you to disclose personal information.
Such "phishing" attempts are the 21st century equivalent of a social exploit that has existed since the dawn of civilization. Don’t fall for it.
Apple will never ask you to reveal personal information in an email. If you receive an unexpected email from Apple saying your account will be closed unless you take immediate action, just ignore it. If your iCloud, iTunes, or App Store account becomes disabled for valid reasons, you will know when you try to buy something or log in to this support site, and are unable to.
Don’t install browser extensions unless you understand their purpose. Go to the Safari menu > Preferences > Extensions. If you see any extensions that you do not recognize or understand, simply click the Uninstall button and they will be gone.
Don’t install Java unless you are certain that you need it:
Java, a non-Apple product, is a potential vector for malware. If you are required to use Java, be mindful of that possibility.
Java can be disabled in System Preferences.
Despite its name JavaScript is unrelated to Java. No malware can infect your Mac through JavaScript. It’s OK to leave it enabled.
Beware spontaneous popups: Safari menu > Preferences > Security > check "Block popup windows".
Popup windows are useful and required for some websites, but unsolicited popups are commonly used to deceive people into installing unwanted software they would never intentionally install.
Popups themselves cannot infect your Mac, but many contain resource-hungry code that will slow down Internet browsing.
If you ever receive a popup window indicating that your Mac is infected with some ick or that you won some prize, it is 100% fraudulent. Ignore it. The more insistent it is that you upgrade or install something, the more likely it is to be a scam. Close the window or tab and forget it.
Ignore hyperventilating popular media outlets that thrive by promoting fear and discord with entertainment products arrogantly presented as "news". Learn what real threats actually exist and how to arm yourself against them:
The most serious threat to your data security is phishing. Most of these attempts are pathetic and are easily recognized, but that hasn't stopped prominent public figures from recently succumbing to this age-old scam.
OS X viruses do not exist, but intentionally malicious or poorly written code, created by either nefarious or inept individuals, is nothing new.
Never install something without first knowing what it is, what it does, how it works, and how to get rid of it when you don’t want it any more.
If you elect to use "anti-virus" software, familiarize yourself with its limitations and potential to cause adverse effects, and apply the principle immediately preceding this one.
Most such utilities will only slow down and destabilize your Mac while they look for viruses that do not exist, conveying no benefit whatsoever - other than to make you "feel good" about security, when you should actually be exercising sound judgment, derived from accurate knowledge, based on verifiable facts.
Do install updates from Apple as they become available. No one knows more about Macs and how to protect them than the company that builds them.
Summary: Use common sense and caution when you use your Mac, just like you would in any social context. There is no product, utility, or magic talisman that can protect you from all the evils of mankind.

All of a sudden my IMessages only from my boyfriends IPod to my IPod touch five are being received in my email and not being sent to my IMessages what do I do to fix it and be back to reviving them in my IMessage

All of a sudden my IMessages only from my boyfriends iPhone4 to my IPod touch five are being received in my email and not being sent to my IMessages what do I do to fix it and be back to reviving them in my IMessage's we both updated our divises to the iOS 7 and mine to the ios7.0.2 his at first just stopped sending to me period but then I turned of IM then reset networking settings then turned back on my IM and also turned my device off and back on now reviving them in my email

I do not want to download another virus program.. I do not believe it is a virus. I am running the full version of Norton 360 and it is doing a daily scan. I have Windows 7, 64 bit OS.
This is very irritating !! If I wanted Yahoo I would ask for it !

I received a phishing email supposedly from my bank and clicked on url - didn't enter any data though.Bank says to get ipad checked for viruses,but I understood ipad has built in security.I've cleared cookies in safari via settings. Anything else to do?

I received a phishing email supposedly from my bank and clicked on url - didn't enter any data though.Bank says to get ipad checked for viruses,but I understood ipad has built in security.I've cleared cookies in safari via settings. Anything else to do?

I know this has been solved as you reported, but I think you need to check with your e-mail provider. Did you also get this same e-mail on your computer? If you use the same ID for e-mail on computer and ipad, it should have appeared on both. It's very common spam. Check your computer to see if on it, the e-mail is in spam, or, if you deleted it on your ipad, check your recently deleted e-mails.
You might want to consider changing your password, though people sending spam, don't need it. My e-mail provider had me change my password, not because I was getting spam, but unknown to me, I was sending it! (You'll still get some spam, though.) It's when you learn that you're unknowingly sending spam...that you must change your password.
Hope this helps.
(Ss I was sending this, I just got an e-mail notification from the Nigerian... it got to my e-mail instead of going to spam.)

What do I do if I have received a phishing email from HMRC?

I have received a phishing email from HMRC which I opened. I then deleted it. Do I need to do anything to remove any potential threat?

No but if that happans again, "forward" the email to Apple at this address: [email protected]
Apple wlll never send you an email asking you to verify your Apple ID.

Is it true that After March 30, 2015, AOL will no longer support your ability to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store or did I just receive a phishing email?

I just received the following email.....Is this legit? Makes no sense.
Dear iTunes Customer,
Our records indicate that you have been using your AOL Username to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store.
After March 30, 2015, AOL will no longer support your ability to sign in to the iTunes Store, App Store, or iBooks Store. In order to continue using store features, including the ability to access your previously purchased content, you must transition from signing in with your AOL Username to signing in with an Apple ID.
To make this transition, simply sign in once more with your AOL Username to iTunes on your Mac or PC. You will automatically be taken through a few short steps to complete the process.
When the process is complete, your new Apple ID will allow you to continue to purchase and download music, movies, TV shows, apps, books, and more. Additionally, your Apple ID will allow you to access other Apple services, such as iCloud and the Apple Online Store.
This transition does not affect any AOL services you may be using with your AOL Username.
AOL Usernames which have not been transitioned to Apple ID will permanently lose access to the iTunes Store, App Store, and iBooks Store after March 30, 2015. Apple will be unable to provide support for AOL Usernames which are not transitioned by this date.
To learn more about this transition, visit support.apple.com/kb/HT204268.
Regards,
The iTunes Store team

The link that appears in the copy in the OP does not go to an Apple site, it is something to the effect of newitunes.com, whereas the text tells you it is an Apple support document.
However, if you take the text of the support document listed, I put it in my browser and it does lead to a legit Apple Support document about coverting. Convert your AOL Username to an Apple ID - Apple Support Seems this needs to be done by March 31, 2015, as AOL will no longer allow users to use their AOL identification.

New iTunes phishing emails

recieved an email today that has been confirmed as a phishing scam.
email stated that I had purchased a football app for roughly 9.95 and to cancel the purchase I was to forward my credit information. PLEASE warn all friends and family of this. Apple does not email customers anything other then reciepts from itunes, confirmation emails or support emails. Apple never asks you about your credit information UNLESS your identity has been verified OVER the phone during a call YOU placed to their support team,
Apple takes security very seriously and would like all customers to forward possible phishing emails to
[email protected]

Yes.
Oh, did you want to hear more? Yes, many others have reported it. It is nothing new. Welcome to the digital era.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2075
Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4933
Forward attempts to: [email protected]

Itunes phishing email

Just got a new type of 'phishing' email supposedly from iTunes, with subject "ID: 63168614". Knew this was spam/phishing as the link to View Message was not anything connected to apple (although the reply to mail was an apple.com address).
Looks like this:
Please beware!

Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2075
Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - http://support.apple.com/kb/ht4933

Received itunes account email. Is this phishing?

Apple <[email protected]>
9. apr. 2014 kl. 05.45
Til: Apple <[email protected]>
Dear iTunes user,
This is an automatic message send by our security system to let you know that you have 48 hours to confirm
your account.
We are unable to validate your account information, therefore as a preventive measure, we have temporarily
limited access to sensitive account features.
Once you have updated your account records, we will try again to validate your information. This will help protect your
account in the future. This process does not take more than 3 minutes.
To proceed to confirm your account details please click on the link below and follow the instructions.
Click Here to Proceed
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Copyright © 2014 Apple Inc. Alle rettigheder forbeholdes

For tips on identifying future such frauds, see:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933
Regards.

Received some phishing emails precautions to take

I have a mac 3.06 GHz recently receive emails that when I clicked on them were identified as phishing sites " Warning: Suspected phishing site" I then clicked off the site and erased the emails from my mac. Wanted to know what preventative measures I can / should take and or anything else I should look into on my computer? Thanks Kerr5

You took the correct action already by not responding and deleting them. You're OK now.

Not receiving Itunes alerts email!

Hi,
I wanted to try the itunes Alerts thing. So i signed up for a few artists. i am able to go into my account and view that i have three artists checked for alerts. But I never receieve anything!!!! Today one of the artists released a new album, but i never got an email! It's 11:34 AM. why is it doing this?? I want the email alerts!

Hi, imelda_nallela, and welcome to the Community, Yours is one of many reports; please see here ...http://community.skype.com/t5/Security-Privacy-Trust-and/Can-t-get-my-password-sent-to-me/td-p/4071355 Regards,Elaine

Phishing email received

I have just received dubious phishing email.I forwarded it on to [email protected]
should I change apple ID?

Dah•veed wrote:
When I read this in an email I had to come see WTH mess you were making!! But all is well, just your usuall self trying to get all the points
Not my fault Chris cheated by posting faster.

Phishing Emails making rounds

Thought I would post here if someone else recieves one and asks a question. I've never received a phishing email regarding apple but did today.
From: [email protected]
Subject: Customer Support ID 662155
Apple Security & Department Customer Services
It has come to our attention that your account Billing Information records are out of date.
That requires you to update your Billing Information.
Failure to update your records will result in account termination.
Please click here to confirm your to confirm your billing information.
Apple Support
I unlinked the hyperlink for safety. Just an FYI.

If you still have the email then you could forward it to Apple : [email protected]

Why am I not receiving the recovery email for my apple ID?

I could not remember my password for my Apple ID, so I used the iForgot feature and requested a recovery email to reset my password. I've done about 5 times and it keeps saying that the email was sent but I'm not getting any emails??
(And yes, I've checked all my email accounts, and the Spam folders as well--nothing from Apple regarding the password reset is there.)

Hello, eshara_a.
Thank you for visiting Apple Support Communities.
I understand that your Apple ID needs to be reset, but you are not receiving the recovery email. Since the spam folder has been checked, I would recommend seeing the section labeled Get Help in the article below.
If these steps didn't help you change your password, contact Apple Support.
If you forgot your Apple ID password
Cheers,
Jason H.

Have not been able to receive or send iCloud email all day. Are others having this problem

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Please detail ALL you have done so far in the way of troubleshooting? Need this info to avoid the been there done that scenarios that you have already tried w/Comcast.
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