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Rmctick Author

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m-ware virus popup. phone# ?

I have iPhone 5s. Just got a popup-type of message that says I have a virus (m-ware) and I must call 877-***-0984 to have an Apple tech help me. Is this legitamat?

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iPhone 5s, iOS 11

Posted on Oct 24, 2019 2:53 PM

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stedman1

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Posted on Oct 24, 2019 2:54 PM

No. All such popup messages are scams. Close the offending page, and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.

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

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