iPad info

I keep getting this pop up on my iPad saying it has 3 viruses and I need to down load a specific app. To get it wiped out or it will destroy my battery and any info I have. It says it is sent by apple. Is it a scam? I keep ignoring it but it keeps popping up.

Posted on Aug 1, 2019 12:22 PM

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Tesserax

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Aug 1, 2019 12:26 PM in response to Gobigfalcon61

Yes, it is a scam.

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

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