pop up saying computer has virus and contact apple care

receiving pop up supposedly from apple care saying computer has been infected.

Posted on Oct 6, 2019 9:52 AM

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den.thed

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Posted on Oct 6, 2019 10:01 AM

It is not Apple, it is a scam to get access to your iMac and your money.

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

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den.thed

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Oct 6, 2019 10:01 AM in response to jake1126

It is not Apple, it is a scam to get access to your iMac and your money.

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

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