will an Apple tech ever ask for me to get a gift card to correct an ICloud or IP address hacking problem? The people that called me from a California area code were very convincing and used the name Martin Barbela, a valid name on Apple site
iPhone 6s, iOS 13
Yes, as stated all such calls are scams. Always.
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
the scam calls come from 408 area code with a 956 prefix then different last four digits. My IPhone says the call is from Milpitas, CA
thanks to all and it's exactly what I thought it was, a SCAM. When I got a call back from "Martin B" (the name he used which is an actual Apple person from the search I did on Apple as he had cases) and advised I turned the digitally recorded call, phone numbers and notes I took over to the FBI and FCC he hung up really fast!
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Welcome to the new “reality.”
Unfortunately, developments in AI might only make these sorts of scams appear even more compelling. 😕
yep. I have been getting calls back to back all morning. I came here to find out what was going on.
will an Apple tech ever ask for me to get a gift card to correct an ICloud or IP address hacking problem?
