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I was called from an unfamiliar number and told my apple ID has been compromised

I was called from an unfamiliar number and told my apple ID has been compromised

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 1:46 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2020 2:03 PM

Laugh at them, hang up, and get on with whatever you would prefer to be doing.


Apple doesn’t make these calls.


Apple will “just” lock your account on suspicious activity, and require you to authenticate.


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

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Jul 18, 2020 2:03 PM in response to JDSYSCO1

Laugh at them, hang up, and get on with whatever you would prefer to be doing.


Apple doesn’t make these calls.


Apple will “just” lock your account on suspicious activity, and require you to authenticate.


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

I was called from an unfamiliar number and told my apple ID has been compromised

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