Spam emails

Hi all,
**NB** I have removed any links that were in this post for security reasons......
Just wanted to highlight an increase in some mails I have been receiving from:  Customer Service Apple ([email protected])
I haven't clicked on the links and will not as I don't trust the mail - but this is what it looks like:
Dear Apple Customer,
To get back into your apple account, you’ll need to confirm your account .
It’s easy: Click the link below to open a secure browser window.
Confirm that you’re the owner of the account and then follow the instructions.
The link will expire 72 hours after this email was sent.
<Unlock AppleID>
Questions? There are lots of answers on our <AppleID Support Page>
If you weren’t trying to reset your password or unlock your Apple ID, don’t worry ! your account is still secure and no one has been given access to it.
Most likely, someone just mistyped their own email address while trying to reset their password.
Thanks,
Apple Customer Support
The links seem to point to ip 78.158.209.11 translates across to a russian website......
Delete the emails.......

Learn how to identify fraudulent "phishing" email:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933?viewlocale=en_US
How to report phishing scams to Apple:
via email to:  [email protected]

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