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Just got a call saying my iCloud was breached and to press 1. I hung up. Is this a scam

Just got a call saying my iCloud has been breached and to press 1. I hung up. Is this a scam?

Posted on Feb 4, 2021 2:10 PM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2021 2:11 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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Feb 4, 2021 2:11 PM in response to 7073Stomb

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


Just got a call saying my iCloud was breached and to press 1. I hung up. Is this a scam

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