Receiving calls from "Apple Inc" stating that iCloud has been breached. Is this valid?

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Receiving calls from "Apple Inc" stating that iCloud has been breached. Is this valid?

I am constantly receiving calls stating that it is Apple and that my iCloud has been breached. I spoke to someone and asked him how did he know it was my account and that it was breached. He said the phone number should verify that he is from Apple. And that I am connected via Apple Care. When I requested verification from him, the line went dead. Is there a particular reason why so many calls are coming in now...?

iPhone 6, iOS 11

Posted on Sep 10, 2020 2:43 PM

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Answer 1

drake211

Level 5

5,831 points

Sep 10, 2020 2:47 PM in response to yvettefromdorchester

Hello,

This is DEFINITELY NOT Apple, please immediately block this number, Apple would never contact you like this, you can learn more about scams at this link (Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support).

Drake

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Answer 2

Sep 10, 2020 2:49 PM in response to yvettefromdorchester

It is a common scam and has been going on a long time -- they just got to you now. Apple doesn't make unsolicited phone calls. If there was a problem you would be notified when attempting to log in, including when logging into this forum. Also see: Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Also, the caller id number shown on scam and marketing calls is frequently not the number actually originating the call. The number is often spoofed.

One option to consider is Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. See: Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

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Answer 3

Sep 10, 2020 2:56 PM in response to yvettefromdorchester

Hello All;

Thank you so much! I knew I wasn't going crazy. Apple is like the IRS...no solicitations...just the facts.(~_~) Crazy that they are allowed to use "Apple Inc"!

Thank you...

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Answer 4

Sep 10, 2020 2:57 PM in response to yvettefromdorchester

Also...not only do they call my cell...this last call was on my home phone. Seriously?!

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Answer 5

babowa

Level 9

78,562 points

Sep 10, 2020 3:44 PM in response to yvettefromdorchester

They are crooks and just trying hard to make a buck (or a lot of them) by getting access to your money.

I no longer answer calls unless they are in my contacts. If they are legit, they will leave a message.

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Receiving calls from "Apple Inc" stating that iCloud has been breached. Is this valid?

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