I received a phone call supposedly from Apple support. I didn't talk to anyone but I'm wondering if it was a scam or not because the number shown on my caller ID is the number for Applecare in the US.

Hello:

Just received a call supposedly from Applecare. I suspected a scam so I didn't take the call but when I checked the number on my caller ID, it is the Applecare 800 number for the US.


The message said my system had been breached. How would I know this?


iMac, OS X 10.11

Posted on Mar 11, 2019 2:23 PM

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Posted on Mar 11, 2019 2:29 PM

The calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information. They use number spoofing to pretend to be calling from an Apple number.


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

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I received a phone call supposedly from Apple support. I didn't talk to anyone but I'm wondering if it was a scam or not because the number shown on my caller ID is the number for Applecare in the US.

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