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Is it a scam

I received a recorded message from a 800 number that my identified as Apple inc. It said my iCloud account had need compromised. Is this a scam or should I be concerned?

thank you.

Posted on Aug 29, 2020 1:04 PM

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Posted on Aug 29, 2020 1:08 PM

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.

All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support



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Aug 29, 2020 1:08 PM in response to bess133

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.

All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support



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