RE: Apple Security

I received a message on my iphone saying a viruses has been detected and battery has been infected, and damaged!

iPhone 11

Posted on Jun 17, 2020 7:12 PM

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stedman1

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Posted on Jun 17, 2020 7:13 PM

All such messages are scams.

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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stedman1

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Jun 17, 2020 7:13 PM in response to Wiglove

All such messages are scams.

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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