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I received a phone call indicating it was from my own phone number!

I received a phone call indicating it was from my own phone number! I answered and a recording claimed that my IPhone had a security problem! It then went to “on hold” type music!

should I do something to secure my account?


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iPhone 7, iOS 12

Posted on Mar 2, 2019 6:46 PM

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Posted on Mar 2, 2019 6:49 PM

Such calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information. Hang up on them.

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

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I received a phone call indicating it was from my own phone number!

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