Text message saying iPhone has been compromised

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Text message saying iPhone has been compromised

I received a text that said my phone has been compromised. Immediate action is required. With a phone number ****-8092! Is this a scam?!

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iPhone XR, iOS 13

Posted on Oct 25, 2020 11:41 AM

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Axel Foley

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Oct 25, 2020 12:00 PM in response to Tontoverde

It is a scam. Do not respond to texts of those kind. Simply ignore those text messages and do not click on anything. If you have clicked on a link then things are still fine as long as you did not enter any of your username/password information.

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Oct 25, 2020 11:54 AM in response to Tontoverde

See this Apple support link—>Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

This might also be useful—>Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

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Tontoverde Author

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Oct 25, 2020 11:57 AM in response to Axel Foley

Thank you . . . I thought so!

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Axel Foley

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Oct 25, 2020 12:01 PM in response to Tontoverde

You are welcome.

Axel F.

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Text message saying iPhone has been compromised

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