Apple ID Spoofed Email & Phishing Scam Examples.

Below is the same Apple ID Spoofed email, either in HTML or in an email converted to plain text. Currently with the Zero Trust Policy, view all emails as plain text to check the sender's email headers and to check on phishing URL links hidden by HTML code. Once again we can see the use of threats to try to force the user into panic making decisions.

Apple ID Spoofed Email & Phishing Scam.

Advice from Apple:

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.

 If you believe that your Apple ID has been compromised, or if you might have entered your password or other personal info on a scam website, change your Apple ID password immediately.

Here are some things you can do to avoid scams that target your Apple account and devices.

• Never share personal information like credit card numbers over the phone or via email.
• Protect your Apple ID by using two-factor authentication, always keep your contact information secure and up to date, and never share your Apple ID password or verification codes with anyone. Apple never asks for this information to provide support.
• Never use Apple Gift Cardsto make other kinds of payments.
• Learn how to identify legitimate Apple emails about your App Store or iTunes Store purchases. If you send or receive money with Apple Pay(U.S. only), treat it like any other private transaction.
• Learn how to keep your Apple devices and data secure.
• Download software only from sources you can trust.
• Don't follow links or open or save attachments in suspicious or unsolicited messages.