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Virus scam

I recently got a critical warning on safari I later checked to find out it was a scam but I had already downloaded the app it had wanted it me to what should I do?


iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Jan 17, 2022 6:24 PM

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Posted on Jan 18, 2022 10:34 AM

I would remove the app. You have not told us what the app is. Sometimes those type of apps will have an uninstaller on their web site. If there is one, I would download it and run it to completely remove all of the various bits and pieces of the app which may be located throughout your OS.

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Jan 18, 2022 10:34 AM in response to Schok1

I would remove the app. You have not told us what the app is. Sometimes those type of apps will have an uninstaller on their web site. If there is one, I would download it and run it to completely remove all of the various bits and pieces of the app which may be located throughout your OS.

Virus scam

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