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Fraud call seems suspicious

Received call from “Apple”indicating security issues w my account. Was transferred to another person who wanted me to allow access for him to take over my phone to check things out. I balked at that and hung up. When I tried to reach Apple to see if this approach was legit, I was told my account was locked due to suspicious activity. McAffee found nothing. Not sure what’s going on. ??? This could be on any of my devices if legit. I’m limited to one device below. ???

iPhone 12

Posted on Jun 12, 2021 8:47 AM

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Posted on Jun 12, 2021 8:52 AM

Scam. Apple returns your calls, but does not initiate calls. You won’t get a call from Apple unless you requested a callback for some communications that you initiated with Apple.


Click or tap > Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Calling telephone numbers shown are routinely spoofed / faked / forged, much as sending email addresses can be faked, as can sending numbers for text messages.


More > Scam Pop-ups, Scam Viruses, Scam Receipts… - Apple Community

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Jun 12, 2021 8:52 AM in response to HJOP

Scam. Apple returns your calls, but does not initiate calls. You won’t get a call from Apple unless you requested a callback for some communications that you initiated with Apple.


Click or tap > Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Calling telephone numbers shown are routinely spoofed / faked / forged, much as sending email addresses can be faked, as can sending numbers for text messages.


More > Scam Pop-ups, Scam Viruses, Scam Receipts… - Apple Community

Fraud call seems suspicious

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