Can your Icloud account be compromised?

I just received a call stating that my iCloud account has been compromised. I am assuming that it is spam and that this can't happen. The number is 866-897-8431.

Posted on Feb 18, 2020 12:55 PM

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Posted on Feb 18, 2020 2:07 PM

See what macjack said.


And, here is some information on how to "Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams:" https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759 This read also provides information on how to "report phishing attempts and other suspicious messages to Apple."


And, if you are worried that you Apple ID has been compromised, see: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145 If your iCloud account has been compromised, then so has your Apple ID.




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Feb 18, 2020 2:07 PM in response to Catlover5975

See what macjack said.


And, here is some information on how to "Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams:" https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759 This read also provides information on how to "report phishing attempts and other suspicious messages to Apple."


And, if you are worried that you Apple ID has been compromised, see: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204145 If your iCloud account has been compromised, then so has your Apple ID.




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