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Possible Scam..Please Help?

Today a message has appeared on my iPad home screen when starting which says:

“ Settings

Confirm iPad Passcode.

To continue using ICloud , Confirm your new iPad Passcode.” When I then go into settings there is the normal 1 in a red alert button.

” Confirm your iPad passcode to continue using iCloud . You recently changed the password you use to unlock this iPad.

This passcode also protects access to data stored in iCloud.


I HAVE NOT CHANGED MY PASSCODE.! Please help, is this a scam, what do I need to do ? Linda Christie (lechristie)


Thanks in anticipation






iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Apr 1, 2020 12:17 PM

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Posted on Apr 1, 2020 3:23 PM

I’ve not myself seen those System messages before - but, of themselves, their “appearance” look genuine enough.


I would suggest that, if concerned, you might reach out to either the Apple Support or Apple Account Security teams to confirm that these prompts are genuine.


Apple Support can be contacted using the Contact Support link at top-right of this page. Apple Account Security can be contacted here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169


Please let us know how you get on.


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Apr 1, 2020 3:23 PM in response to lechristie

I’ve not myself seen those System messages before - but, of themselves, their “appearance” look genuine enough.


I would suggest that, if concerned, you might reach out to either the Apple Support or Apple Account Security teams to confirm that these prompts are genuine.


Apple Support can be contacted using the Contact Support link at top-right of this page. Apple Account Security can be contacted here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204169


Please let us know how you get on.


Possible Scam..Please Help?

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