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Phishing attempt: help-icloud

Hello! Just wanted to warn the community that there is a pretty sophisticated phishing scam going on right now. Automated call, followed by a very official sounding support rep. They claim that your icloud number is being changed. They have you reset your password, then enter it on a bogus website (help-icloud.com). If you don't comply, they warn you about how they will have to allow the number change to go through. If you tell them you'll call them back, they schedule a real apple support call to make the whole thing seem legit. Thankfully I didn't fall for the scam, but boy are they getting better!


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iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 15, 2024 11:20 AM

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Oct 15, 2024 11:24 AM in response to jazoff

Thanks for letting us know, though here’s what you should do upon this scam.


You should block unwanted calls.


Report scam phone calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.


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Phishing attempt: help-icloud

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