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I just got a phone call from a local number saying my apple account had been compromised try to call number back its not a good number sounds like scam any suggestions

Just received a phone call fro local number saying my apple account was compromised tried calling back number is not good

Scam I'm assuming

iPhone SE, iOS 12

Posted on Jan 22, 2021 2:09 PM

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Posted on Jan 22, 2021 2:10 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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Jan 22, 2021 2:10 PM in response to Woodtrip

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

I just got a phone call from a local number saying my apple account had been compromised try to call number back its not a good number sounds like scam any suggestions

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