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Received a call saying my Apple account has been hacked

My phone has pop ups everyday all day long saying my phone has viruses or my location is better my used in another state. And I just received a call from Poland saying my apple account has been hacked and to call some number to resolve it.


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iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 28, 2021 11:50 AM

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Posted on Oct 28, 2021 11:53 AM

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


If running iOS 14 or higher, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


The Apple support article is below. 


Remove calendar spam


Video support



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Oct 28, 2021 11:53 AM in response to Tatguy81

If running iOS 13 or earlier versions, check: Settings - Passwords & Accounts - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


If running iOS 14 or higher, check: Settings - Calendar - Accounts - Any rogue entries here? If so, delete the rogue account. 


The Apple support article is below. 


Remove calendar spam


Video support



Oct 28, 2021 11:53 AM in response to Tatguy81

For the phone calls:


Apple does not make such calls.


All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to ignore the calls or hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support



Received a call saying my Apple account has been hacked

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