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You apple account is now locked text message

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just received a text message from +44 7966 490633 to say "your Apple account (my mobile number) is now locked. Complete the form below to restore access". There is then a tap to preview attachment.

I didn't tap it and my account seems not to be locked. Do I need to worry and should I do anything?
 
Newtons Apple said:
Changing it would be even more embarrassing.:p

Just relax, it is just a forum
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LOL, again, what makes you think that I am upset? I just found it amusing that you got all up in arms over my post, so yeah, just relax, it is just a forum.

Haha, I just saw your arguments in the unlimited data thread. You just like to argue for the heck of it and always like to be right. Now I get it! ;)
 
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Adware type malware scams have been around at least 4+ years. Also the old FBI Scam.

Phishing is I thought email that will steal, install various malware, steal your contacts list and sent you to site that will use drive by download, no user action req'd to compromise system. Also might try to change DNS and sent you fake ads or send you to wrong addresses.
https://www.pcrisk.com/removal-guides/10071-your-computer-has-been-blocked-scam

Malwarebytes picked up Adware Medic forcMac and is good. Thomas Reed I think ran or runs site on Safe Mac
 
I got a similar messages last year that directed me to a website that looked like Apple's and wanted me to enter my apple ID, password, my credit card info etc...
Good thing you caught it and didn't fall victim for it. There's tons of similar fishing scams going around.
Keep an eye on similar random emails that may come in also.
 
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If you haven't done anything wrong with your Apple ID why you are worrying about it
 
I got the same message but after I did the software update for the phone. I couldn't continue to set up up my phone until I unlocked my ID from another device. I don't think it was phishing as I wasn't even at the home screen yet. But who knows...it was very odd!
 
SSAJ said:
No,as long as you haven't done anything thing wrong with it
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And even then Apple doesn't send text messages to customers except order status updates from the Apple Store. Regardless of content, it is not a genuine message from Apple in the first place.
 
ericwn said:
And even then Apple doesn't send text messages to customers except order status updates from the Apple Store. Regardless of content, it is not a genuine message from Apple in the first place.
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Yeah don't you will be fine just delete that message
 
I would have just ignored it and signed into my account (not from any provided link) to verify all is ok. I get these from time to time including my google account and paypal account as well as others. Just scum bags trying to steal your info and then your money.
 
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