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Do you ever get a message from Apple stating you have a virus and asking to download a clean up my mac app?

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019 4:06 PM

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Posted on Sep 18, 2019 4:39 PM

No. Any such message would be a scam.

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

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Sep 18, 2019 4:39 PM in response to jollyroger1

No. Any such message would be a scam.

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

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