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I have deleted the calendar from my iPad but still keep getting nasty invites popping up on my screen. How do I stop this

I have deleted calendar from my iPad as l was getting Nasty messages. I am still getting them popping up on my screen? How do I stop this?

iPad 2, iOS 9

Posted on Nov 23, 2020 3:50 AM

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You’re very welcome. I hope the explanation will have been helpful - not only in addressing the immediate problem - but also in understanding the cause.

Posted on Nov 23, 2020 4:01 AM

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Nov 23, 2020 3:53 AM in response to Doobie2yk

The problem that you describe likely being very easy to resolve.


It is highly probable that an inadvertent click on a website link has “subscribed” an additional (unwanted) Calendar to your device - and this unexpected Calendar is exposing unwanted calendar events and sending you unexpected “virus” or other warnings. 


Given that infecting a non-jailbroken iPad/iPhone with actual malware is incredibly difficult, this technique is employed by malicious Actors to fool or encourage you into doing something untoward - more often than not, parting with personal or financial information leading to fraud or attempted extortion.


Let’s check for what’s out of place...

iOS/iPadOS13 and earlier: Settings > Passwords and Accounts

iOS/iPadOS14: Settings > Calendar > Accounts


Look for an “account” that shouldn’t be in the list of accounts - as this will likely include the Calendar that contains all the unwanted events. When you find the suspect account, tap - then select Delete Account. This should resolve the problem in its entirety.


I hope you find this helpful in finding the source - and in resolving the issue if an unexpected Calendar is found.

I have deleted the calendar from my iPad but still keep getting nasty invites popping up on my screen. How do I stop this

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