MacBook Air locked up

Am locked out of my computer saying :access to this pc been blocked for security reasons and asking me to call Apple Support *** (Security Helpline) is this a legit number or entity?



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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 24, 2022 12:02 PM

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Posted on Jun 24, 2022 12:25 PM

No- this is a scam. Have you installed any dubious software lately? If this is just on your web browser, you can simply close the page. If it appears even when your browser is closed, it's some sort of malware on your Mac. Do not install any "Mac cleaners", least of all any software the popup recommends!


Apple/the FBI will never do this. The real Apple support number is 0800-222-427.

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Jun 24, 2022 12:25 PM in response to reynaldo251

No- this is a scam. Have you installed any dubious software lately? If this is just on your web browser, you can simply close the page. If it appears even when your browser is closed, it's some sort of malware on your Mac. Do not install any "Mac cleaners", least of all any software the popup recommends!


Apple/the FBI will never do this. The real Apple support number is 0800-222-427.

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