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Has anyone received phone calls from Apple stating they believe an ICloud account has been compromised?

Has anyone received phone calls from Apple stating that they believe the ICloud account has been compromised?

Posted on Nov 1, 2020 9:59 AM

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Posted on Nov 1, 2020 10:02 AM

Unfortunately, it is a very 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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Nov 1, 2020 10:02 AM in response to SMH68

Unfortunately, it is a very 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

Has anyone received phone calls from Apple stating they believe an ICloud account has been compromised?

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