my iPhone 12 I just returned was compromised a couple of weeks ago. My messsages, emails and ph number at times seemed to be someone else. Like messenger showed I had contacted people that I had not. Please advise I reset and sent my iPhone back

Jswindle_usarmy Said:

"my iPhone 12 I just returned was compromised a couple of weeks ago. My messsages, emails and ph number at times seemed to be someone else. Like messenger showed I had contacted people that I had not. Please advise I reset and sent my iPhone back"

Secure You Info:

A. Modify your Credentials:

Having so much suspicion, consider modifying your credentials, ASAP, starting with a new password.

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

B. Verify Your Devices:

Verify that your the devices logged in to your account or officially yours, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

C. Report things to Apple:

Have any suspicious items on the screen (i.e. messages)? Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips

Your phone was not compromised. Your Messenger account, as well as other accounts, may have been compromised, in which case you need to secure those accounts using strong passwords and 2 factor authentication wherever possible.