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I received a recorded message saying my Apple account has been “breached”.

I received a recorded message saying my Apple account has been “breached”. The number was supposedly from Apple Support Advisors. Is this a legitimate call?





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iPhone 6s, iOS 13

Posted on Jun 12, 2020 3:23 PM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2020 3:24 PM

It is not a legitimate call.


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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Jun 12, 2020 3:24 PM in response to mollyfromnewnan

It is not a legitimate call.


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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