Security alert on Mac saying to call Apple support

I'm getting a security alert on my laptop saying to call mac support .When i call the number< the guy first says he is talking to me from Redmond washington, then says he is in Cupertino California..???????

Says that i hay malware on my computer and seemed fishy.


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MacBook Air 11″, OS X 10.11

Posted on Sep 11, 2023 1:40 PM

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Posted on Sep 11, 2023 1:43 PM

All such messages are scams presented by criminals. Do not interact with the message or the sender. Do not call any number presented. If these are appearing as “Notifications” Please see the very informative user tip below. 


Stop unwanted Notifications - Apple Community

 


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