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I had a message on my iPad when I opened it this morning saying that my Apple ID and phone number had been used on a different device to use FaceTime. I haven’t got a new device and it is a couple of weeks since I last used FaceTime on my phone. Should I ignore this? And if not, what should I do?


iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on May 21, 2021 11:49 PM

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Posted on May 22, 2021 3:37 AM

Be careful when sharing the device's sensitive and valuable information with friends and family members.


Thumb Rules:

  1. Enable  Guided Access before handing over an iPhone to kids
  2. Don't share Apple IDs
  3. Don't Jail Break
  4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device and payment methods
  5. Beware of Phishing
  6. Use a strong password for all the Apple IDs created and used by you --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple ...


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May 22, 2021 3:37 AM in response to Feeling-good

Be careful when sharing the device's sensitive and valuable information with friends and family members.


Thumb Rules:

  1. Enable  Guided Access before handing over an iPhone to kids
  2. Don't share Apple IDs
  3. Don't Jail Break
  4. Don't share sensitive information pertaining to your device and payment methods
  5. Beware of Phishing
  6. Use a strong password for all the Apple IDs created and used by you --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple ...


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