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Apple ID Scam
scotch
24-10-2016
So I've just received this text from a random mobile number - I've looked the number up and it's detailed as spam.

The Text says 'Your Apple-ID has been locked due to security measures to protect your account. Log in via the link to avoid account termination. ' Then a link and the address is just random words and letters.

Nothing anywhere to show Apple has sent it.

So it's a scam, what for? Will the 'link' ask me to put in my apple Id and thus give the scammers my apple ID?#
Stig
24-10-2016
Originally Posted by scotch:
“So it's a scam, what for? Will the 'link' ask me to put in my apple Id and thus give the scammers my apple ID?#”

Yes, that's probably it. Once they have your ID and password they can change your email address etc. and use your account to buy dodgy apps.
scotch
24-10-2016
Originally Posted by Stig:
“Yes, that's probably it. Once they have your ID and password they can change your email address etc. and use your account to buy dodgy apps.”

Oh yes, that makes sense. Thanks for replying!
Lidtop2013
25-10-2016
A random number texted you? That sends alarm bells ringing for a start! Delete and ignore.

What I Normally do with random numbers that ring or text me is block it, you can do that on both IOS and Android phones quite easily.
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