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Random phone calls that my apple account may have been compromised

Are these phone calls real? How do I look into this?

iPhone 6, iOS 10

Posted on Oct 10, 2020 6:32 PM

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Posted on Oct 10, 2020 6:34 PM

No, they are a common scam attempt.


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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Oct 10, 2020 6:34 PM in response to Mellor13

No, they are a common scam attempt.


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

Random phone calls that my apple account may have been compromised

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