I received a notice allegedly from Apple that my iphone had acquired a virus. I was instructed to contact applecare at 1-888-653-2124. I believe this to be an erroneous phone number; one that is not attached to apple. Anyone else received this message and is the phone number apple's?
iPhone 5s, iOS 12
It's a scam. The phone number is not Apple.
In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.
Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com
It's a scam. The phone number is not Apple.
In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.
Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Forward it as an attachment to reportphishing@apple.com
It is a scam. Also see: Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
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