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iPhone 7 got a pop up saying there is a virus

I just got a pop up that said my phone has a virus. How do I correct?



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Posted on Apr 22, 2021 11:28 AM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2021 11:29 AM

All such messages are scams from criminals. Do not interact with the message or the sender. Do not download anything based on a popup message. Close the offending page and avoid sites that are involved in such bogus advertising tactics.


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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iPhone 7 got a pop up saying there is a virus

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