Call from Apple Inc. (with logo symbol) saying my iCloud account has been breached

I keep getting calls from the Apple Inc. number, stating that my iCould account has been breached. I know it is phishing, but somehow they are using the Apple Inc. installed number on my iPhone, and they are being persistent with the calls today, different numbers from CA and CT and then Apple Inc again.

Posted on Aug 20, 2019 2:15 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2019 2:18 PM

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

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Aug 20, 2019 2:19 PM in response to BeLightGreen

About Email and Other Scams


Apple always addresses you by your name or the name they have on file for you.  The Email will be from apple.comor itunes.com. Email addresses can be spoofed. You can go to Mail > View > Message > Show all Headers to see more. Apple Emails will never contain an attachment. Apple will never request personal information such as Social Security numbers.


An exception to the above is when you order something from the Apple Store. The receipt will be addressed to Dear Apple Customer.


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Report phishing email to abuse@apple.com.


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