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Lots of calls saying my account has been hacked

Calls from Washington DC and Irvine CA saying my iCloud has been hacked. Is this scam?


Posted on Aug 23, 2020 4:20 PM

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Posted on Aug 23, 2020 4:21 PM

It is indeed a scam.


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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Aug 23, 2020 4:21 PM in response to Bettylcollins

It is indeed a scam.


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

Lots of calls saying my account has been hacked

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