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User profile for user: Gheefor8
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Being hacked

While on Facebook my husband got a message that he had been hacked. They, (looked like Apple) said to download an app called Lighthouse: Safe data recovery.

is this a safe thing to do?

iPhone 11 Pro

Posted on Aug 29, 2023 8:53 PM

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User profile for user: Kurtosis12
Kurtosis12
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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 4:03 AM

You have not been hacked, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software. it did not come from Apple.

Read more about it here -

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


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