New Apple iCloud Scam Email
Hi WA Friends,
This is a little head's up for any of you iCloud users. You may see an email like what I received below:
Note that it is a scam pure and simple. When you investigate the sender's email, it comes up as some bogus person's name @icloud.com. That's the first red flag.
Then as you read through the email, you will notice the obvious grammatical errors. That's always a huge tip off that this type of thing is a scam.
Another red flag is when you notice at the start it says, "we received an instruction..." That is obviously not written by a native English speaker.
As you read further, the unusual language jumps off the page - "we will continue with request..."
These scams are getting more and more common. But it never hurts to stay aware and trust your gut.
If something doesn't sound right or the grammar is off, so is the notification. Press delete and move on.
Have a great day!
Susan
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Hi Susan
Thanks for the heads up! 👍
When you receive an email like this, it’s best to log directly into the platform in question.
In this case, I would log into my iCloud account to verify that nothing inappropriate is happening. 😎
Rock On! 🤘
Frank 🎸
Hi Frank! That’s absolutely the best way to check. This one says you’re locked out of iCloud but upon further examination, it’s pretty easy to spot the fakery.
Way too much of this nowadays. Hope all is well on your end.
Rock On!
Susan 😎🎸🤘
Hi Susan
I agree. Online scams are getting progressively worse, and these people are having great success with the elderly, who are easily panicked! Such a shame!
Rock On! 🤘
Frank 🎸
Hi Frank...that is so very true. I know a few elderly that have fallen for these things. It is a shame!
Susan 😎🎸🤘
A good heads up, Susan! Glad I don't use Apple Products, but I get those with Microsoft too!
Jeff
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Hey Susan! Great to hear from you again!
It always pays to be vigilant with these spammers and scammers around more and more!
As you pointed out, quite a few red flags on this one!
Appreciate the info my friend and enjoy a wonderful week ahead!
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Hi there, Nick! I’ve been a tad preoccupied lately but hope to get back on track.
You’re very welcome. I have a few more coming soon lol.
How are you these days? Can you believe how fast summer went. Hope all is well with you! Have a super start to your week!
Susan 👍🏻😎
I'm sure you will be back on track in no time Susan!
Don't we all!!
Things are going well at the moment thanks, but for me, summer could have ended much sooner my friend!!
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Hopefully the weather is much more to your liking now...have a good one my friend!
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It has been since Monday my friend... you too!!
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