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Virus scam?

A URL called *** came up after a warning that my IPhone had a Trojan virus and I need to clean it with an app. The page says Apple Security with the Apple logo. Is this a scam??

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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 1:28 PM

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iW00

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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 1:30 PM

Yes. 100% scam.

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iW00

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Aug 11, 2021 1:30 PM in response to PearlGirl66

Yes. 100% scam.

Aug 11, 2021 1:30 PM in response to PearlGirl66

It, and all such popup messages will be scams.

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PearlGirl66 Author

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Aug 11, 2021 1:49 PM in response to stedman1

Thank you, all. I hate those things. They do sneak up under your skin, even though you know they're phony.

Aug 11, 2021 1:50 PM in response to PearlGirl66

You are welcome.

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