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Is the Apple ID suspicious sign-in activity notification a scam?

The message someone received
Apple Notification: Your Apple ID has been locked due to suspicious sign-in activity from Minsk, Belarus. Verify your identity within 12 hours to avoid permanent deactivation: https://appleid-verify-support.com/unlock
Why it is a imposter scam
This is an Apple ID phishing scam. Apple does not lock accounts by text or email with countdown threats, and appleid-verify-support.com is not an Apple domain. The link steals your Apple ID password.
What to do
Do not click the link. If you are worried about your Apple ID, go to Settings on your device or type appleid.apple.com yourself. Delete the message.

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Checked by Double Check on July 11, 2026. This page was created from a message a visitor checked anonymously; personal details are removed before anything is published. See more in the scam guide or recent answers.