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Ask HN: Is this email from Apple legit?

23 points pqvst | 2 comments | 28 Jul 22 05:18 UTC | HN request time: 0.406s | source

I received this very weird email from Apple saying that my banking information is invalid.

I do in fact have an App Store developer account, but this email talks about "iTunes Connect", which I thought doesn't exist any more...

Furthermore, the email is from "The Apple Music Team". Why on earth would they be emailing me about my banking information?

Everything about this email is just weird. My scam/phishing alarm bells went off immediately, but from what I can tell, it looks legit.

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From: do_not_reply@email.apple.com Subject: Correct your banking details to receive payments.

Dear X,

We’re reaching out because your banking information in iTunes Connect is invalid and needs to be corrected to ensure the successful payment of any amounts owed to you.

Users with the Admin, Legal, or Finance role can update these details in the Agreements, Tax, and Banking section in iTunes Connect. For help with making updates, visit iTunes Connect Resources and Help.

Once your banking information is corrected, it may take up to two payment cycles to send your payment. If you have any questions, contact us.

Best regards,

The Apple Music Team

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baruch_forest ◴[28 Jul 22 05:34 UTC] No.32260803[source]▶
I got the same email like 40 minutes ago.

My friend and I have two separate developer account, with different bank account from the same bank and the same branch. I got the email but He didn't.

And I've been getting paid for the last 6 months with this very bank account without any problem.

It's weird for me too.

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1. Mlara75 ◴[28 Jul 22 06:48 UTC] No.32261204[source]▶
What do you mean; its been paying you for the last 6 months? What are the payments for?
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2. baruch_forest ◴[28 Jul 22 07:11 UTC] No.32261335[source]▶
I have an apple developer account. I develop app and sell subscriptions. I have submitted a bank account and got paid with no problem in the past 6 months. That’s my only bank account that apple is aware of. So I thought that sth may be wrong with it based on the email.