How can I be sure that you are not a hacker?

[iMore Question]

I have spent considerable time doing as instructed in emails ostensibly from Apple to establish that I am person I claim to be. How do I know that these instructions come from Apple, not from a hacker who will benefit from knowing my Apple ID, password and Recovery Key?

 

[SwitchBeach]

1. iMore is not Apple
2. Apple will never send you an email requesting your Apple ID, pasword, or Recovery Key.
3. Emails from Apple that I receive from my purchases in iTunes are from "no_reply@email.apple.com". Check the exact sender of whatever emails you are questioning.
4. You should CALL Apple on the phone to verify your information.