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Clicked on a scam text and filled in my credit card details - do I need to run a virus check on my iPhone?

Hi, I clicked on a spam text message from Linkt (an Australian toll company) which said I had an overdue payment that was about to turn into a fine. I clicked on the link and entered my card details and then the next page said it would send a verification code. After a few minutes I realised that it was a scam, blocked my card and the fraud team at my credit card company said there was a $2 charge from google and that I should run a virus check on my iPhone. I've searched online but some websites say yes while others say no need. Do I need to run a virus/malware check on my iPhone?

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 10:56 PM

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Posted on Sep 13, 2022 12:39 AM

See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

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

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Security and your Apple ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Don't jailbroken your iPhone.

and the fraud team at my credit card company said there was a $2 charge from google

Contact your bank, they can find out who (name, address & account number) has collected the amount from your bank account, and when.

Depending on your bank, they can collect the amount back within 30 days.

Also report to the police.

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Sep 13, 2022 12:39 AM in response to TylerRogers

See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

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

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Security and your Apple ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Don't jailbroken your iPhone.

and the fraud team at my credit card company said there was a $2 charge from google

Contact your bank, they can find out who (name, address & account number) has collected the amount from your bank account, and when.

Depending on your bank, they can collect the amount back within 30 days.

Also report to the police.

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Clicked on a scam text and filled in my credit card details - do I need to run a virus check on my iPhone?

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