I have to do a verification, but I don't have a credit card

Question

I got an email saying I need to verify my Apple ID, and if I don't, it will expire in 72 hours! Completely unpleasant surprise
But I don't have a credit card and its asking me to put in all this credit card numbers and info that I don't have! I have really important stuff on my Apple account
I can't have it expire! But I can't verify it! And I need to in 36 hours! Help!

Answer 1

Hello there, Marstars2213.
It does very likely seem that this email you've received is a phishing attempt on someone's part. The following post refers to a similar email:
mail from apple? - Your iTunes account will exp... | Apple Support Communities
Being that Apple ID's don't expire, you may just want to review the following Knowledge Base article for some recommendations on how to deal with emails of this nature:
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support
The iTunes Store will never ask you to provide personal information or sensitive account information (such as passwords or credit card numbers) via email.
Email messages that contain attachments or links to non-Apple websites are from sources other than Apple, although they may appear to be from the iTunes Store. Most often, these attachments are malicious and should not be opened. You should never enter your Apple account information on any non-Apple website. Apple websites that require Account information have apple.com, such as http://store.apple.com, or iforgot.apple.com (with the exception being iCloud.com).
This article describes what steps you should take if you feel you've received one of these malicious emails or your account information has been compromised due to an attempt to take your personal information (known as "phishing").
What the iTunes Store will never ask you to provide via email:
Social Security Number
Mother's maiden name
Full credit card number
Credit card CCV code
"Phishers" create elaborate websites that look similar to iTunes, but their sole purpose is to collect your account information. Often, a fake email will ask you to click on a link and visit one of these phishing websites to "update your account information."
In general, all account-related activities will take place in the iTunes application directly, not through a web browser. If you are asked to update your account information, make sure that you do so only in iTunes or on a legitimate page on Apple.com, such as the online Apple Store.
If you have received a suspicious email, please notify iTunes Customer Support by visiting our website: www.apple.com/support/itunes/store.
On the other hand, if you're being prompted to verify your Apple ID after changing some account information, the following article provides information in that regard:
Frequently asked questions about Apple ID - Apple Support
Why am I sometimes asked to verify my Apple ID by email?
When you create a new Apple ID or make certain changes to your account, Apple will require you to sign in by following the link in a verification email. This is to help protect your identity and keep your account secure. Some Apple services, such as FaceTime and GameCenter, require email validation.
How do I verify my Apple ID by email?
Simply follow the link in the verification email that says "Verify Now." Sign in with your current Apple ID and password, then click Verify Address. You can also verify by signing in at My Apple ID. You'll receive an email prompting you to verify.
Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
Cheers,
Pedro.