Received a call with an automated voice, telling me there has been a hack of my Apple ID

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Received a call with an automated voice, telling me there has been a hack of my Apple ID

I just received a call with an automated voice, telling me there has been a hack of my Apple ID detected, and that I should not use my Apple devices for financial transactions. The call indicated on my phone call security was 800-****-1919. The strange thing was that the number did not trigger any part of my phone call security—not recognized, no spam level potential, etc. And when I Googled the number, all references were for a cardiac evaluation service! And I have not received any alerts from my various fraud alert services. Anybody else experience this?

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Posted on Mar 19, 2020 2:50 PM

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stedman1

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Mar 19, 2020 3:50 PM in response to mambest5

You’re quite welcome.

Stay vigilant, as the scammers are always trying new methods to steal our personal and financial information.

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mambest5 Author

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Mar 19, 2020 3:56 PM in response to stedman1

That’s exactly why I wanted to check. I have several different scam/fraud alert services in place, and try to stay on top of the latest scams, but I do know there are some very creative minds at work out there that are not working for “the greater good”!

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mambest5 Author

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Mar 19, 2020 3:48 PM in response to stedman1

Thanks for that validation! That was my first and immediate reaction, but thought I should double-check. Thanks, again 🙂

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stedman1

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Mar 19, 2020 2:51 PM in response to mambest5

Apple does not make such calls.

All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed.

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

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Received a call with an automated voice, telling me there has been a hack of my Apple ID

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