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I think I've been hacked!

I received a message stating that my apple id and name have been used on a new i-phone today. There was no option to contest it. What do I do? I did not purchase a new phone today.


MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.13

Posted on Mar 11, 2021 6:06 PM

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Mar 11, 2021 6:41 PM in response to Helpwithtechnicalissues

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


 Apple ID Password Change.      


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.



Mar 11, 2021 7:09 PM in response to Helpwithtechnicalissues

Helpwithtechnicalissues Said:

"I think I've been hacked!: I received a message stating that my apple id and name have been used on a new i-phone today. There was no option to contest it. What do I do? I did not purchase a new phone today."

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Reporting to Apple:

Is this an SMS text message? If so, it is a scam. So, report this to Apple. Perform as instructed here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips

I think I've been hacked!

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