I received a notice that someone tried to reset my Apple ID password. It was not me. Am I able to see where the request came from?

I received a notice that someone tried to reset my Apple ID password. It was not me. Am I able to see where the request came from?

Posted on Jul 9, 2022 8:45 AM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2022 5:58 AM

I too got this notice overnight. Basically it’s a popup from the phone (not a text) asking to allow access on “iPhone”. I woke up to that notification, a text with a reset code, and an email from apple (verified) with a reset code.


someone was attempting to start the account recovery process.


it seems to be a growing problem. There’s a recent Reddit thread and a friend had the exact same thing happen to her a few days ago.


Apple, something’s up.

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Jul 12, 2022 5:58 AM in response to Apl-00

I too got this notice overnight. Basically it’s a popup from the phone (not a text) asking to allow access on “iPhone”. I woke up to that notification, a text with a reset code, and an email from apple (verified) with a reset code.


someone was attempting to start the account recovery process.


it seems to be a growing problem. There’s a recent Reddit thread and a friend had the exact same thing happen to her a few days ago.


Apple, something’s up.

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Jul 9, 2022 8:56 AM in response to Apl-00

Be VERY wary.


It’s most likely a scam (phishing attempt).


Do NOT click on any links or provide any info.


DO login to https://appleid.apple.com/ and review all of your devices, trusted numbers, and recovery contacts.


DO enable 2FA if you’ve not done so already.

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