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Received call from local number saying my iCloud account had been hacked. Is this a fraud?

I received a call from a local number saying my iCloud account had been hacked. Does anyone know if this is real or just fraudulent activity?


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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 4:24 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2021 4:26 PM

Unfortunately, it is a very common scam attempt.


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 13, 2021 4:26 PM in response to Savvy77

Unfortunately, it is a very common scam attempt.


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

Received call from local number saying my iCloud account had been hacked. Is this a fraud?

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