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should i put in my ss number

I was told my apple has been locked so I clicked on and it wanted my Social Security number. I want to know if it’s safe

iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Dec 28, 2019 12:28 PM

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Posted on Dec 28, 2019 12:30 PM

Absolutely not. Whatever site you're seeing that on, it's not Apple. It's a criminal trying to steal your personal information.


Apple does not ever send out such messages, or make blind phone calls saying anything similar.

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should i put in my ss number

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