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		haspok 2 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Apple has locked my Apple ID, and I have no recour... Then why did he mention it (their credentials)? It has literally zero relevance in this case. Maybe they were trying to show off?

jeromegv 2 days ago [–]

It's relevant because it shows they are not newbie on the platform and are unlikely to have misbehave in some capacity to warrant a full deactivation. It adds credibility to their story.

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