Security breach.

Getting a call from local number 973/669-5469 about a security breach. Please advise.

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 21, 2021 1:47 PM

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Posted on Jun 21, 2021 1:49 PM

Scam. Apple will never call you unless you called them and asked for a call back. How would others know there has been a security breach?

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Eric Root

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Jun 21, 2021 1:49 PM in response to WycliffefromNJ

Scam. Apple will never call you unless you called them and asked for a call back. How would others know there has been a security breach?

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