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AppleIDrecovery Scam Text and appleidrecovery.com - Apple ID Recovery

Oct. 12, 2023 2023-10-12T12:55:38-05:00
Oct. 12, 2023 2023-10-12T16:57:33-05:00

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AppleIDrecovery Scam Text and appleidrecovery.com - Apple ID Recovery

The Apple ID Recovery scam text message below from 33021, with a link to appleidrecovery.com, is being sent by scammers. The aim of the scammers is to frighten and trick potential victims into clicking the link in the fake text. The link goes to a fake Apple ID Recovery website where visitors will be asked to sign-in and submit personal or financial information.

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The Apple ID Recovery Scam

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A new device has logged into your iCloud account from Frankfurt, Germany. If this wasn't you change your password immediately at wewv.appleidrecovery.com

If you requested information is submitted, it will go to the scammers, who will use it fraudulently. Therefore, if you have tricked by the AppleIDrecovery scam text, please contact Apple for help.

For information about recovery your Apple account, always go directly to:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204921

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