Got a whatsapp message “from Apple”

Would Apple communicate with customers through WhatsApp?

got a link with the location of my stolen iPhone. First thought: scam

iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13

Posted on Mar 9, 2020 4:35 PM

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Mar 9, 2020 4:37 PM in response to Dianaocv

No, they would never do that. It is a scam.

stedman1

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Mar 9, 2020 4:38 PM in response to Dianaocv

It is indeed a scam. The message is from someone that has your phone, and is attempting to steal your Apple ID And password.

kb1951

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Mar 9, 2020 4:37 PM in response to Dianaocv

Total scam. Ignore it.

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