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got msg saying my phone was hacked & directing me to download an app by a private individual. What don’t do?
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iPhone 11, iOS 14
Ignore such messages.
Never download anything based on a popup message.
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Ignore such messages.
Never download anything based on a popup message.
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Your phone is safe unless you provided information to the questionable site, or downloaded some useless app.
Please read through the user tip posted above to see the many ways scammers might try to trick you.
Thank you. How does a hacker just interrupt what I’m doing? Is
my phone safe?
thank you STEDMAN1. Appreciated your reply.
You are quite welcome.
Stay alert.
My phone just said it was hacked
