I received a notification this morning saying that two-factor authentication (2FA) was added to an Apple ID, but the email it referred to isn't associated with my actual Apple ID. This situation has me feeling uneasy, as I'm worried about what might happen next. Does anyone have advice on how to remove the 2FA from that email or any steps I can take to secure my account?
3 Answers
This sounds like a scam! Don’t click on any links in the notification or provide any personal info. It's usually a trick to get you to compromise your account. If it feels off, trust your gut.
You're right to be cautious. A lot of scams involve threatening messages paired with fake emails. If it scared you, it could definitely be a scam. Always double-check the sender's address.
If you find that the email is legitimate and tied to a real Apple account, the best way to handle it is to call Apple Support. They can help you look into it and possibly dispute it, although they may not guarantee a resolution.
I tried calling them, but they said it looked like no email was sent regarding my account. Can scammers really verify emails like that?