Avoid fraudulent requests to share info
Use caution if you receive unsolicited messages prompting you to accept gifts, download documents, install software or follow suspicious links. People who want to access your personal information use any means they can — spoofed emails and texts, misleading pop-up ads, fake downloads, calendar spam, even phony phone calls — to trick you into sharing information, such as your Apple Account or password, or to get you to provide a verification code for two-factor authentication.
For tips on how to avoid being tricked into compromising your accounts or personal information, see the Apple Support article Recognise and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls and other scams.
Note: Phishing refers to fraudulent attempts to get personal information from you.