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Visited fraudulent website on IOS Safari - what next?

I received a link on WhatsApp related to John Lewis web site which I entered the address for on Safari. I know it was a fraudulent site and didn’t enter any details on the page. My iPhone is not jail broken. I closed the web page and quit Safari. I also restarted my phone to be on the safe side. Could my phone or identity be compromised. Are there any other precautions I need to take with my phone.

iPhone X, iOS 13

Posted on Nov 28, 2019 1:18 PM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2019 1:31 PM

It shouldn't be compromised if you didn't enter any information. I would clear the web site data and cookies.


Try double clicking the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe Safari upwards. Go to Settings/Safari and clear History and Website Data. Open Safari and test.


Safari - Clear the history and cookies on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Safari website data on your iPhone or iPad - How to clear

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Nov 28, 2019 1:31 PM in response to jeffrey2011

It shouldn't be compromised if you didn't enter any information. I would clear the web site data and cookies.


Try double clicking the Home button or swipe up from the bottom of the screen and swipe Safari upwards. Go to Settings/Safari and clear History and Website Data. Open Safari and test.


Safari - Clear the history and cookies on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


Safari website data on your iPhone or iPad - How to clear

Visited fraudulent website on IOS Safari - what next?

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