Receiving phishing email

I received this email,today (dec 8), and presume it is fraudulent, thought I would share to advise.
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Dear Apple Customer,
This is an automatic message sent by our security system to let you know that you have 48 hours to confirm your account information.
Your Apple account has been frozen because we are unable to validate your account information.
Once you have updated your account records, we will try again to validate your information and your account suspension will be lifted. 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 Validate Your Account.
We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
Your sincerely,
Apple Security Department
Contact Us | Privacy | Our Customer Terms

It is a scam. The hope is that you will go to the bogus website and enter your AppleID and password.

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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.)

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.

Phishing Email, received this 3x in the morning of feb10,2015

Dear Apple User,
You need to verify Apple ID. To verify this email address belongs to you, click the link below and then sign in using your Apple ID and password.
Verify now >
Why you received this email.
Apple requests verification whenever an email address is selected as an Apple ID. Your Apple ID cannot be used until you verify it.
If you didn’t make this change or if you believe an unauthorized person is attempting to access your account, you can reset your password by going to My Apple ID.
Sincerely,
Apple Support
My Apple ID | Support | Privacy Policy
Copyright © 2014Apple Pty Limited Level 13, Capital Centre, 255 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2000, AustraliaAll Rights Reserved.

Yup, it is phishing. Delete it 3x. Do not click on any of its links.
For further information, see the following:
"Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email"
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933
"Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store"
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT2075

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.

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.

Hi ive received what i think may be a phishing email can anybody help?

hi ive received what i think may be a phishing email can anybody help?

this is a copy of the e-mail i received is there someone i can report it to if it isnt legitimate
thanks for any help
From: "Apple Store" <[email protected]>
Date: 6 January 2014 04:15:58 GMT
To: Recipients <[email protected]>
Subject: Important
Dear Customer apple.
We have recently determined that different computers connect to your apple account, Password and multiple failures were present before the login.
We now need to confirm again the apple of your account information.
If it does not activate within 48 hours, we will be forced to suspend your account indefinitely, because it can be used in a fraudulent purposes.
Thank you for your understanding in this way.
To confirm your account online:
>>> Click here<<<

I just received a rather convincing icloud phishing email

Is there a place that I can report this? I know paypal used to have a [email protected]
I can't tell if that "Update Now" is a broken link now, but please don't click it!
Thank you, computerz hakurz script kideez who can't spell Customer, err i mean Costumer.
From:
Apple ([email protected])
Sent:
Wed 10/30/13 6:08 PM
To:
Dear Costumer
Some information on your account appears to be missing or incorrect.
Please update your information promptly so that you can continue to enjoy all the benefits of your
Apple account.
If you don't update your information within 4 days, we'll limit what you can do with your Apple
Update now.
Please do not reply to this email. We are unable to respond to inquiries sent to this address. For immediate answers to your questions, visit our Help Center by clicking "Help" at the top of any Apple page. Copyright © 2013 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. Apple is located at 2211 N. First St., San Jose, CA 95131.

I quote:
If you receive a suspicious email, select the message text so that it is highlighted. Choose Forward as Attachment from the Message menu (OS X Mail) or the Actions menu (Outlook). Send the email to [email protected] This provides Apple's legal department and law enforcement with useful information to help prevent future phishing emails.
An alternative address is [email protected]

I just received an email receipt from iTunes for a purchase I did not make $76.00. What do I do? Could it be phishing?

I just received an email receipt from iTunes for a product I did not purchase. Is this a phishing scam? How can I find out if it was really purchased?

The following describes how to see your purchase history: See your purchase history in the iTunes Store
The following also has information: How iTunes Store charges might look on credit and debit card statements
If the charge is not yours you may want to contact iTunes Support https://www.apple.com/support/itunes/contact/ and your credit card company.

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]

SKY Phishing emails received 01/03/15 not from SKY re; Account Update / changing settings

I have received TWO emails this evening purporting to be from SKY asking me to update my details before I lose my Sky email address. The link takes you to a phishing site that looks like a SKY login screen but isn't !! I have reported the emails to both SKY and Google but there will be a number of people caught out by this before the site is taken down. PLEASE BE AWARE of this !!

I received an identical email today as below, which I forwarded to [email protected] "Hello My email address)The Classic version of your layout will be replaced by our new version on 26th JUNE 2015. So it's time to upgrade, before you lose your email access.
When you upgrade your E-mail
Your service won't be affected and you'll keep all your old contacts, folders and messages. Plus you'll get:Faster E-mailThe latest spam protectionUnlimited E-mail storageHow you can upgrade your account
sky.com/en-GB/update/layout/ (It gave this link but with http etc at the beginning)
Thanks for choosing us" Scam and Phishing emails that infect your computers wil often fail to address you by name and use the term Hello as this one does. It is also worth clicking on reply so that you can see who has sent the email. In this case it was shown as coming from [email protected] I also contacted SKY who confirmed that they had not sent me any emails today. I have marked it on my SKY webmail as spam so that if I receive another one then it will go straight into my Spam folder. Please be wary of these scammers.

ATTENTION!! RECEIVED FRAUDULENT EMAIL PRETENDING TO BE APPLE!! I received an email informing of a purchase made on my account and telling me to change my password if did not purchase the item, which I had not. I have received valid emails from Apple

ATTENTION!! RECEIVED FRAUDULENT EMAIL PRETENDING TO BE APPLE!! I received an email informing of a purchase made on my account and telling me to change my password if did not purchase the item, which I had not. I have received valid emails from Apple in the past asking letting me know a purchase had been made and asking if I had made the purchase, but the item listed has alway been a purchase that I had made. Since I had received similar emails in the past, I didn't think anything of it. Because I had not purchased the item listed, I immediately clicked on the link in order to change my password, which has been suggested in authentic emails i had received from Apple in the past. The site I was redirected to was exactly the same as the Apple site where you go to change your password. I entered my userID and password and it stated a verification email would be sent, if it was not sent click "resend email." When I did not receive an email, after about 10 seconds I went to the Apple site and followed the SAME EXACT step on pages that were IDENTICAL to the FRAUDULENT website I apparently had just been at. When I clicked "Send verification email," I DID receive an email within seconds, which had a special link that brought me to a page where I could change my password, which I did. I later compared a legitimate email to the FRAUDULENT email and I DID FIND A DIFFERENCE, BUT IT WAS ALMOST UNNOTICEABLE unless you were really, really looking. I doubt it would be noticed by anyone if not comparing it closely to a real email. THE DIFFERENCE WAS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE AUTHENTIC EMAIL, THERE WERE THREE LINKS THAT COULD BE SELECTED - My Apple ID/Support/Privacy Policy. ON THE FRAUDULENT EMAIL THESE LINKS WERE NOT PRESENT!!! Just today I received an email from Apple stating my password had been changed today. I did not change my password today. When I changed after getting the fake email, I did not think about my SECURITY QUESTIONS!!! If you forget your Apple password, you are able to answer the security questions in place of your ID and you get a confirmation email. Even though I changed my password within a one minute when I did not get a confirmation email with a link to change my password right away and I went dierctly to Apple's site, apparently it was enough time to take all the information on my account - INCLUDING MY DEBIT CARD NUMBER, WHICH HAD BEEN REQUIRED WHEN I INITIALLY SET UP THE ACCOUNT!!! Today I received a call from VISA FRAUD PROTECTION asking about strange activity on my account and stating they were concerned and wanted to ensure I had used the account. I HAD NOT, AND ALL THE MONEY IN MY BANK ACCOUNT HAD BEEN STOLEN!!!!! I am writing this in hopes that many people will see it and NOT FALL VICTIM TO THIS SCAM. Please pay close attention to any emails you supposedly receive from Apple - If the links "MY APPLE ID/SUPPORT/PRIVACY POLICY," PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME IT IS AN AUTHENTIC EMAIL FROM APPLE. I suggest you immediately forward the email to apple, which I didn't do because this happened days ago. Nothing was taken from my money that was already on the Apple account, and nothing had been taken from my checking account. I guess I assumed there had been something wrong with the link in the email directing me to where I could change my password, plus I had gone to the valid Apple website and changed my password for real, and I guess I was thinking that changing my password would prevent someone from being able to acces my account info. PLEASE DO NOT FALL VICTIM TO THIS SCAM AS I DID!!!!

No need for alarm. There are several folks a day posting like threads. Most folks know these phishing attempts for what they are and merely delete with prejudice.
To the bottom line... if you wish - and I am sure Apple will take notice - you should FORWARD the email to [email protected] and delete.
CCC

Phishing email?

Just received an email from BTFon that looks normal, but the return email address is [email protected] Previously emails from BTFon have been [email protected]
Also all the links within the email start http://email.planning-inc.co.uk/r.emt?h=www.bt.com/btfon&t=
It has the exepected disclaimer at the bottom
To ensure future emails from BT are delivered to your inbox and not treated as spam, please add [email protected] to your address book. This email was sent to you at [email protected] because you subscribe to BT service. This domain is owned by BT and operated by planning-inc, an approved BT supplier
Nominet returns this
Domain name:
planning-inc.co.uk
Registrant:
Digital Data Analysis
Registrant type:
UK Individual
Registrant's address:
Liberty House, 222
Regent Street
London
Greater London
W1B 5TR
United Kingdom
Registrar:
Namesco Limited t/a Namesco Ltd [Tag = NAMESCO]
URL: http://www.names.co.uk
Relevant dates:
Registered on: 26-Aug-2005
Renewal date: 26-Aug-2013
Last updated: 02-Jun-2011
Registration status:
Registered until renewal date.
Name servers:
ns0.syzygy.co.uk 195.26.96.2
ns1.syzygy.co.uk 217.111.103.99
Is this legitimate?
Solved!
Go to Solution.

tomsk wrote:
Just received an email from BTFon that looks normal, but the return email address is [email protected] Previously emails from BTFon have been [email protected]
Also all the links within the email start http://email.planning-inc.co.uk/r.emt?h=www.bt.com/btfon&t=
It has the exepected disclaimer at the bottom
To ensure future emails from BT are delivered to your inbox and not treated as spam, please add [email protected] to your address book. This email was sent to you at [] because you subscribe to BT service. This domain is owned by BT and operated by planning-inc, an approved BT supplier
Nominet returns this
Domain name:
planning-inc.co.uk
Is this legitimate?
Hi. Welcome to the forums.
Please edit your post and remove your email address.
The email is legitimate. BT tends to use that email.planning-inc.co.uk - despite being informed numerous times to stop doing so due to the inherent phishing nature, and that the html doesn't show that website.
I have been saying for years (mainly in the btinternet forums) that they should use bt.com domain, and if they want to use tracking - then they can clearly use forwarding through there.
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Just receive this email. There is no evidence that i have purchased anything. Dear client(e), Your ID, was just used to purchase "Wrecking ball.Mp3" by 'Miley Cyrus' from iTunes Store on a computer or device that has never been used by you before.

Just received this email. Havn't purchased anything any idea????
Dear client(e),
Your ID, was just used to purchase "Wrecking ball.Mp3" by 'Miley Cyrus' from iTunes Store on a computer or device that has never been used by you before.
This purchase was initiated from 'BRAZIL'
If you made this purchase you can ignore this email, but if it was made in error, or if you believe an unauthorized person accessed your account, please reset your account informations immediately by going to
ireset.appleaccount.com => Confirm that you're the account holder and then
change your password.
N.B: If you don't update your account, Please note that it can be
used to make more orders in our stores, and then we'll be obliged to block it.
Thanks,,
Regards,
Customer Support

It's a phishing attempt to get your account and payment details, it's not from Apple - if you clicked on the links in it and entered your details then you should change your password immediately e.g. by tapping on your id in Settings > iTunes & App Store on your iPad and selecting 'view apple id' on the popup and signing into it, via the Store > View Account menu option on your computer's iTunes or via http://appleid.apple.com
If you still have the email then you could forward it to Apple : [email protected]

Five days ago I received an email from an anonymous sender with the subject: Your Apple ID was just used to buy full album Elton John 312.99. Your receipt No. 37930343160405752. the content began: Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 From (my email add

Five days ago I received an anonymous email with the subject:
Your Apple ID was just used to buy full album Elton John £12.99.Your receipt No.37930343160405752
The content started: Content-Transfer-Encoding: base64 From:(my email address) followed by a very,very,very long stream of gobbledygook. There is no record of it in my i-tunes purchases or my credit card statement but that might only be because I have not updated my credit card details. Should I be worried that my account has been compromised? Does anyone know how I can get through to the right section of Apple to deal with this - all the emails I get say no-reply so I don't have an email address to contact them on.
I would be most grateful if anyone could help me with this.
Thanks in advance
Walwal

It's a phishing attempt to try and get your account and payment details - forward it to Apple : [email protected] , and then delete it
Phishing emails : Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support
Genuine emails : Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - Apple Support

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