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Phone calls telling my ICloud account has been compromised

I have received two calls telling me that my ICloud account has been compromised, is this a Scam, I did not call the number or press 1 to talk to someone

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 1:03 PM

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 1:04 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 ignore the calls or 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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Nov 24, 2020 1:04 PM in response to EBR1987

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 ignore the calls or hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Phone calls telling my ICloud account has been compromised

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