Apple ID Locked Scam and Temporary on Hold: Don’t Fall For It!

ByWendy

Did you receive a text message from Apple telling you that your Apple Id is locked? Did it direct you to a suspicious looking website for email verification?  Beware! It is a scam. The text contains a malicious link that aims to steal your personal and financial information.

Currently, more than hundred people have complained of receiving Apple ID Locked Scam Text this September 2023.

Phishing Scams

Apple Apple ID Locked Scam Text – How does it work?

Apple ID phishing scam is a fraudulent message sent by scammers who are specifically trying to get you to give up your Apple ID and password. Scammers are trying to steal your Apple ID because  your Apple ID is your ticket to using anything Apple-related and stores a great deal of personal information.

Sometimes these scammers might resort to calling you via phone call, or sending you fake text messages. Sometimes, the websites and links contains malware.

Clicking on it can expose you to viruses, spywares, etc. which are harmful to devices and can hack and destroy your iPhone.

How To Identify Apple Scam:

  • The phone number doesn’t say its from Apple
  • The link doesn’t send you to Apple website
  • The text sounds different from other messages you’ve received from Apple
  • The text is asking for personal information or banking information
  • The message is unsolicited and contains an attachment.

Tips To Protect Your Apple Account And Devices:

  • Never share personal information like credit card numbers, unless you can verify the recipient is who they claim to be.
  • Protect your Apple ID. Use 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.
  • Download software only from sources you can trust.
  • Don’t follow links or open or save attachments in suspicious or unsolicited messages.

Received Apple Apple ID Locked Scam Text? Do The Following!

You should delete the text message immediately as it is obviously a phishing scam. Meanwhile, do not forget to inform your family and friends. Please they should not click on the link if and when they receive such message.

Also, you can report scams, untrustworthy websites and tell us why you consider the websites fraudulent. See similar phishing scam; Local Depot 44 Scam Text, Wal Tracking Scam, Delware BPO Scam, Publix 90TH Anniversary, etc.

Wendy is a Cybersecurity Professional, who's passionate about protecting people and organizations from emerging threats. She's certified in the following; Google Cybersecurity Professional Certificate, Career Essentials in Cybersecurity by Linkedin and Microsoft, and Certified in Cybersecurity by ISC2.

In 2019, she left her role as a Threat Alert writer and founded SabiReviews. With more Cybersecurity certifications bagged, she knows her purpose; To educate the public about cybercrimes, to provide genuine reviews about services and products, and to stop cyber crimes.

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