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My wife received a phone call from someone claiming my apple security has been breached. I see no indication of this but would like to check
Mac Pro, macOS 10.13
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My wife received a phone call from someone claiming my apple security has been breached. I see no indication of this but would like to check
Mac Pro, macOS 10.13
Such calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information. Hang up on them, repeatedly if needed.
Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Such calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information. Hang up on them, repeatedly if needed.
Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Nobody else can check it for you. You will have to check it yourself. When in doubt
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised
Are you concerned that an unauthorized person might have access to your Apple ID? These steps can help you find out and regain control of your account.
Because you use your Apple ID for so many Apple products and services, you should make sure that your Apple ID is as secure as possible. You should be the only person who knows your password and can sign in with your Apple ID. If someone you don’t know or don’t trust can sign in with your Apple ID, your account is not secure.
Here are some reasons why the Apple ID that you're using might not be secure:
If any of the above are true, you should use these steps to reset your password as soon as possible and review your account information.
How do I know if my Apple ID was compromised?
Your Apple ID might be compromised if you receive an account notification from Apple for a change you didn't make, or if you notice account details or changes you don’t recognize. For example:
If you received an email that you're not sure is valid or you think might be a fraudulent "phishing" email, here are some tips that can help you determine its legitimacy.
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145
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