Are you ok if you called a scam number but hung up shortly after?

Scam to call 1833715**** If you called number but hung up shortly after brief conversation without giving access to computer are you ok ? Hard shutdown worked

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iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on May 5, 2023 8:44 AM

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stedman1

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May 5, 2023 9:01 AM in response to TG1256

If you have not permitted the criminals to access your computer, it will not be affected. However, you will most likely receive more scam calls, assuming the numbers calling into such scam lines are tracked.

stedman1

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May 5, 2023 9:05 AM in response to TG1256

You are quite welcome. For future reference, you could read through the user tip below.

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TG1256 Author

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May 5, 2023 9:03 AM in response to stedman1

Thank you

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Are you ok if you called a scam number but hung up shortly after?