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I’ve been for a year getting txt from a number I don’t know who the person is it’s been very scary and how is it possible to find out the identity scammers please help they keep trying and have taken over my phone

PLEASE HELP IMY PHONE HAS BEEN SCAMMED AND CONTROLLING FROM UNKNOWN PERSON OR PERSONS IVE BEEN VERY SCARED AND ITS AFFECTED MY LIFE HOW DOES ONE LOCATE THE INDIVIDUALS ON THOSE NUMBERS

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 20, 2021 8:46 AM

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Posted on Sep 20, 2021 8:54 AM

One doesn't. Don't click on links or provide information. Delete the texts and/or block them. (https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/block-filter-and-report-messages-iph203ab0be4/ios)


Make sure you use a strong password on your devices and enable two-factor authentication. (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145)

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I’ve been for a year getting txt from a number I don’t know who the person is it’s been very scary and how is it possible to find out the identity scammers please help they keep trying and have taken over my phone

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