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Would Apple every reach out to me via phone to tell me about a security breach?

Hello:


I have received around 10 phone calls that claim to be from Apple telling me that my account has been breached. I have to assume that this is SPAM, but the amount of calls is alarming.


Thank you in advance, Lisa


iPhone XS, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 8, 2021 2:55 PM

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Posted on Jan 8, 2021 4:05 PM

It is a scam. 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


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

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Jan 8, 2021 4:05 PM in response to Lfpeckham

It is a scam. 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


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

Would Apple every reach out to me via phone to tell me about a security breach?

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