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Got a phone call about my account saying there was a security breach

I just got a phone call about my account saying there was a security breach are you guys making calls like this or is it a scam?



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Posted on Sep 7, 2020 4:33 PM

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Posted on Sep 7, 2020 4:34 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 ignore the calls or 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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Sep 7, 2020 4:34 PM in response to Ch3vy4v3l4nch

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 ignore the calls or hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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

Got a phone call about my account saying there was a security breach

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