With over 2 billion Apple devices in use worldwide, it's likely that hundreds of millions of people receive scary emails telling them they need to act fast as their Apple ID is in some sort of danger. Maybe the Apple ID was suspended, or perhaps you need to refresh your Apple Pay information because it's supposedly not up to date. These emails look similar to what Apple might send. They try to convince you to click a button to help you rectify the problem. That button will lead to a website that looks like Apple's, but it's not.  Whatever you do, don't click the link, and do not fill in your information. Why? Well, your Apple ID was not suspended, and your Apple Pay cards still work. It's not Apple contacting you; it's hackers trying to steal access to your Apple Account. I get these emails occasionally, and you probably do as well. They'll even send scary Apple ID emails to email accounts that aren't actually associated with my Apple Account. They have no way of knowing that, and that's the first red flag you're dealing with phishing attacks. By the way, Apple ID is no longer called that. It's an Apple Account, and that's another hint that you've received a phishing email trying to get access to your login credentials. Continue reading... The post Your Apple ID was not suspended – watch out for this convincing new scam appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals 70mai has the best 4G dash cam deals of Black Friday 2024 Best Black Friday home security deals of 2024 Amazon gift card deals, offers & coupons 2024: Get $450+ free Black Friday Hydration Upgrade: Waterdrop Filter’s G3P800 & A1 Reverse Osmosis Systems at Unbeatable Prices