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I just received the following message on my iPhone. Is it legitimate?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Apr 26, 2021 12:11 PM

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Posted on Apr 26, 2021 12:14 PM

No it is not legit.

Do not interact with the message or the sender.

Do not download anything based on such bogus messages.


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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Apr 26, 2021 12:14 PM in response to ann-margaret116

No it is not legit.

Do not interact with the message or the sender.

Do not download anything based on such bogus messages.


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

Apr 26, 2021 12:14 PM in response to ann-margaret116

No, that's a scam.

It's just text on a shady website. Just delete your internet history and avoid visiting the same website again.

Settings -> Safari. Tap Clear History and Website Data.

I just received the following message on my iPhone. Is it legitimate?

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