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My MAC computer keeps flashing up "my computer needs a clean up upon scanning". Is this ok, i.e. apple related or is this a scam.

My MAC laptop computer keeps flashing up "my compute needs a clean up upon scanning". Is this ok, i.e. is this a legitimate apple procedure or a scam. Should I proceed?

Posted on Sep 26, 2019 2:50 PM

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My MAC computer keeps flashing up "my computer needs a clean up upon scanning". Is this ok, i.e. apple related or is this a scam.

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