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290 viruses found, is this a scam?

When I signed on this morning something pop up saying I had viruses 290 issues found Fix and enjoy a performance boost. Is this a scam?



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Posted on Aug 30, 2019 9:12 AM

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User profile for user: John Galt
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Posted on Aug 30, 2019 10:11 AM

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


The section titled "If you see pop-up alerts or ads" is relevant.

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