How to identify
and avoid phishing.
Phishing is a scam
designed to look like it's
coming from a real company,
like Apple.
These scammers
send fake messages
to trick you into sharing
your personal information,
like your
social security number,
your bank account,
or your passwords.
This information is then used
to steal your money,
your identity, or both.
Here are some things
to watch out for.
Phishing can start with
an unsolicited email,
phone call, or text
that claims it's real,
but does not come
from a legitimate source.
They might use
generic greetings,
bad grammar,
or links to fake websites
asking for your information,
but some phishing attempts
can be harder to spot.
If it seems suspicious,
never click on any links,
never open any attachments,
and never give out
your information.
Even if the link, caller,
or website seems legit.
Just remember,
Apple will never ask you
to send your personal
information over email or text.
Phishing can also
show up on the web.
You might get a pop-up claiming
you've won some money,
or a special prize,
or a warning about your device
that looks like it's from
macOS or iOS.
These alerts might ask you
to call a fake number
or install a phony app.
But here's a better idea,
close the entire window instead.
Now here are more tips
to avoid a phishing scam.
If you need to change
your Apple ID password,
or iCloud information,
do it directly from
the Settings app,
or System Preferences.
On the web, make sure you go
directly to the right website,
like appleid.apple.com,
instead of following a link.
In Safari, you can check for
the lock icon in the URL bar
to confirm if a website
is secure.
And if you get a phishing email
designed to look like
it's from Apple,
forward it to
reportphishing@apple.com.
Now that you know
what to look for,
hopefully you'll be able
to spot a fake
when you see it.
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