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A pop-up that says "Your iPhone Has Been Hacked" is a scam
The pop-up claims that your device has been compromised and that hackers are monitoring your activities.
The pop-up instructs you to call a number so Apple can supposedly remove the hackers. However, the number actually connects you to scammers who can install malware.
Behave Yourself
iPhone 13, iOS 17
I have a popup message on Facebook that says I’m being tracked by a hacker and wants me to click a link. I did not click the link, but I cannot get rid of the pop up. I rebooted my IPhone and it came back when I went on Facebook. What do I do?
I have a popup message on Facebook that says I’m being tracked by a hacker and wants me to click a link. I did not click the link, but I cannot get rid of the pop up. I rebooted my IPhone and it came back when I went on Facebook. What do I do?
I think I’ve been hacked because there was a website called sophi.com and it said that they were tracking me and it said “your iPhone has been hacked” please report the site because I’m scared and I don’t wanna be hacked
I need to see a screenshot of that pop-up.
"A pop-up that says "Your iPhone Has Been Hacked" is a scam"
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Yes. That is a Scam Message:
So, what to do...
A. Force Restart your iPhone:
To safely get out of this, Force Restart your iPhone. Go here: Force Restart iPhone - Apple Support
and...
B. Report this to Apple and Others:
So, report this messages info to Apple, and your federal government, if an option. Provide the screenshot and the URL of this thread. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip
You havent been hacked, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information.
Read more about it here -
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Federal Trade Commission – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams
"Tech support scammers may try to trick you with a pop-up window that appears on your computer screen. It might look like an error message from your operating system or antivirus software, and it might use logos from trusted companies or websites. The message in the window warns you about a security issue on your computer and tells you to call a phone number to get help.
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If you get this kind of pop-up window on your computer, don’t call the number. Real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call a phone number."
Federal Trade Commission – Infographic: How to Spot a Tech Support Scam
Eli123-Ei Said:
"I think I’ve been hacked because there was a website called sophi.com and it said that they were tracking me and it said “your iPhone has been hacked” please report the site because I’m scared and I don’t wanna be hacked"
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You can Report this Yourself:
See my User Tip:
Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - Apple Community
My iPhone is being hacked
Why do you think your phone is being hacked?
Received a pop up saying you’ve been hacked !
Fix now!?
the says Apple
The message is not from Apple....because they will never send a message like this. It is a scam.
Just because you see a message.......does not mean that it is true.
”I have a popup message on Facebook that says I’m being tracked by a hacker and wants me to click a link. I did not click the link, but I cannot get rid of the pop up. I rebooted my IPhone and it came back when I went on Facebook. What do I do?”
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As for Ridding of this Message:
Read through the previous posts, this has been answered many times.
DEBBIELAWS wrote:
I have a popup message on Facebook that says I’m being tracked by a hacker and wants me to click a link. I did not click the link, but I cannot get rid of the pop up. I rebooted my IPhone and it came back when I went on Facebook. What do I do?
Sounds like another lie..
The scammers want you to believe that they are more powerful than they really are. Most don't have any way to track you – unless, say, you've posted your home address online. Then they know where your home is, but that still doesn't mean they can watch you through your phone.
Many are "script kiddies" who work in large scammer call centers, blindly following scripts provided by handlers. They're pretty good at scamming people on the fly, as long as they can keep their victims afraid and off guard – but they couldn't hack their way out of a paper bag, and would likely fail Programming 101.
Received a pop up saying you’ve been hacked !
Fix now!?
the says Apple
A pop-up that says “Your iPhone Has Been Hacked"
