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Phone calls today saying my Apple account has been compromised

I received 3 phone calls today saying my Apple account has been compromised. I am asked to press 1 to connect to an advisor or call them back at ****-262-**00. Is this a scam? Or legit?



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Posted on Sep 27, 2020 12:58 PM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2020 12:59 PM

It is a scam.


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 ignore the calls or 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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Sep 27, 2020 12:59 PM in response to -Inquiry_

It is a scam.


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 ignore the calls or hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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


Phone calls today saying my Apple account has been compromised

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