Suspicious calls

stonecrest Said:

"Suspicious calls I’m getting several calls saying my iCloud account is being essentially hacked. Are these call bogus? Anyone else getting these calls constantly?"

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What to Do:

This phone call you speak of is no more than a scam. So, Report this to Apple...

Report this to Apple:

Take a screenshot of that phone number and send it off to Apple.

1. Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support
2. Forward the screenshot to: reportphishing@apple.com

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Learn More Here:

• Detect and Block Spam Phone Calls - Apple Support
• Recognize and Avoid Phishing Message, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams Apple Support
• (In the US. Only): Report Phishing Scam Calls at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

ThaoMinSong wrote:

If you still feel uncomfortable about it, I would suggest changing your Apple ID password.

Good point, but not really necessary. I would strongly suggest, however, adding 2 factor authentication to your Apple ID.

See—>Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support and after you do, be sure to add other trusted numbers in case you lose your phone.

More supporting advice—>Turn on MFA Before Crooks Do It For You — Krebs on Security

Here is a helpful Apple Knowledge Base article—>Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

They are a scam.

Yes, other people are receiving these calls.

If you still feel uncomfortable about it, I would suggest changing your Apple ID password.