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Fraudy link in messenger

Looks like I have clicked on fraudulent link on messenger when someone pinged me regarding item I am giving away to confirm if it is item they ‘thought’ it is. Links went to bing search with random item and we’re shortened. Is my phone at risk?

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iPhone X, iOS 15

Posted on Apr 20, 2022 12:49 AM

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Apr 20, 2022 12:55 AM in response to zuzana87

That’s a classic scam!

Block the scammer immediately!

▷ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.

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Apr 20, 2022 1:07 AM in response to zuzana87

Unless you provided a password, you should be fine. 😉

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zuzana87 Author

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Apr 20, 2022 12:59 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Thanks - I have done that. Is my phone at risk and is there anything I can do to protect it?

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zuzana87 Author

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Apr 20, 2022 1:08 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

no information has been provided I just clicked on those links nothing else

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Apr 20, 2022 1:14 AM in response to zuzana87

You’re good to go! 😉👍🏼

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zuzana87 Author

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Apr 20, 2022 1:19 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Great - thank you! 😮‍💨

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zuzana87 Author

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Apr 20, 2022 1:45 AM in response to Smilin-Brian

Thanks! 😮‍💨

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