Phishing Scam calls

dzwoodson Said:

"Phishing Scam calls:L Anyone else receiving calls from the Apple Barton Creek (Austin, TX area) phone number [...]?

This store is currently closed...they are phishing for Apple ID info...please be vigilant in protecting your information."

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No. I have nor received a message from such a location. But it could always be a spoofed phone call. Seems so, if the store was closed.

Where to go from here:

Report this Call, and Secure your Account:

Refer to the Following:

A. Report a Call:

These message you speak of seem no more than a scam. So, report these to Apple and the Government (if an option):

• To Apple: Take a screenshot of that phone number's info (time/date, etc.) obtaining it from the Recents in the Phone app and send it off to Apple.

Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support

Forward the screenshot to: reportphishing@apple.com

• To the U.S.A. Government:

(In the US. Only): Report Phishing Scams' Info at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

B. Learn More Here:

• Detect and Block Spam Phone Calls - Apple Support
• Recognize and Avoid Phishing Message, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams Apple Support

C. If you provided any Info:

• Modify: your login credentials (Using Both a New eMail and a New Password for each and all sites)
• Associate: a different method of payment to your account
• Enable: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759