I have a scammer who keeps messaging me about paying him. Initially, they were trying to blackmail me, and the police advised me to block and ignore them. Before I do that, I would like to inform Apple Support about this account.
The account in question is ranking.b****@icloud.com.
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iPhone 12, iOS 16
See -> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
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How to protect your Apple account and devices
Here are some things you can do to avoid scams that target your Apple account and devices.
How to report suspicious emails, messages, and calls
See also -> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles:
See who has access to your device or accounts
See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)
Delete suspicious content from your devices
Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)
Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in
Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support
Personal Safety User Guide -> Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)
Manage and use your Apple ID -> Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)
(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support
Change your Apple ID password -> Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support
Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password
What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support
Never jailbroken your iPhone.
I have been receiving emails that I am out of storage space. I am not. I am sending 2 screenshots. One of the offenders reply email address. The second is the original message.
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In May this year I began to get pop ups for iCloud sign in. I could not get rid of them. Some times they would go away when I restarted my computer but came back. It was very annoying. I looked up an apple support number on Chrome. I called and they said there were fraudulent charges and they would help with the matter. They had me set something up through Venmo and my bank account. So (stupidly) I gave them some info until I felt this was not appropriate. Then the man was belligerent saying he was trying to help me. Long story longer I was ripped off for $5000. My bank gave me credit initially but them out of the blue took it from my account leaving me in dire straits. It is happening to me again today and I don't know who to contact because I was ripped by some one who I though was Apple support but they were not. Any thoughts would be appreciated.
Jiguser25 wrote:
someone has been tryin to blackmail me and some other ppl and I don’t know what to do at this point so please someone help, there Apple ID is
s*******@icloud.com
Contact your local police department for any crime committed. Apple works with the local government to help when they can in their investigation. There are also several other useful tips provided by Apple here:
I need to report someone on iCloud. they got my number and i assumed i knew them. i sent pictures of myself to them, and they threatened to post my number and nudes that weren’t mine. they said they wouldn’t post it in exchange for $150. i don’t know how else to report them and their icloud is sa***********1@gmail.com. please help
Mines_2025 wrote:
How do i report someone that made a fake iCloud using my name and send my friends text messages
You will need to provide more details. Anyone can create an Apple ID using any name that has not already been used. That does not mean it is fake, it is a legitimate Apple ID. If you feel your Apple ID has been compromised, then you must change your password. With your Password, a person could set up a device and it could have all of your details, just like if you set up a new phone yourself. I would also make sure you are using Two Factor Authentication on your account.
I need to report someone iCloud. They hacked my page on facebook and sending ppl stuff about buying a car. They are scamming ppl out money
***@icloud.com
This iCloud user is threatening to blackmail me. I absolutely blocked the account, but I also wanted to make this email known so the shenanigans can stop.
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I want to report a scammer and social media hacker. The iCloud account is: le****@icloud.com
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omg wait is this the same person w like the bitcoin thing ???
marysm3***@gmail.com
the about iCloud ID is trying to blackmail if I haven’t sent him $500
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I got a text from a scammer
Theres someone trying to blackmail me that i would like to report @and*****@gmail.com and edw******@gmail.com they’ve been blackmailing me for days please help
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Is scam me
someone has been tryin to blackmail me and some other ppl and I don’t know what to do at this point so please someone help, there Apple ID is
s*******@icloud.com
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I need to report some one of trying blackmail me
How to report a scammer iCloud user?
