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I just got a call saying my iCloud has been breached. It was wanted me to press a number but I don’t know if this is a scam.

I just got a call saying my iCloud has been breached! Is this a scam

Posted on Mar 31, 2021 2:12 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2021 2:14 PM

It is indeed a 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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Mar 31, 2021 2:14 PM in response to RonStCyr

It is indeed a 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

I just got a call saying my iCloud has been breached. It was wanted me to press a number but I don’t know if this is a scam.

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