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I got a pop up on Safari that saids "Your iPhone is hacked"

I was on Safari , received pop up msg that I am hacked get the app Protection For Safari, and I don't know if it's apple requesting I do this or is it a scam ???





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iPhone 11

Posted on Jul 27, 2022 1:44 PM

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Posted on Jul 27, 2022 1:53 PM

Nothing was hacked because there are built-in protections to prevent that from happening.


—It was a scam.—


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


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



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Jul 27, 2022 1:53 PM in response to Cindyrw

Nothing was hacked because there are built-in protections to prevent that from happening.


—It was a scam.—


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


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



I got a pop up on Safari that saids "Your iPhone is hacked"

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