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I have received 12 calls from different numbers claiming they are apple support for my hacked icloud, is this a hoax? how could i verify

i have received a dozen phone calls to our land line saying they are apple support for my icloud issues, being logged in over seas or ? is this crap all numbers have a persons name and all different numbers


Posted on Jul 17, 2020 5:32 PM

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Posted on Jul 17, 2020 5:38 PM

It is indeed a hoax.


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 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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Jul 17, 2020 5:38 PM in response to 1d1o1n

It is indeed a hoax.


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 hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

I have received 12 calls from different numbers claiming they are apple support for my hacked icloud, is this a hoax? how could i verify

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