Has anyone had a so-called Apple security alert pop-up on their IPad 9th generation with a support phone number beginning with toll free 877 number?

So-called Apple security pop-up while browsing. Apple support toll-free phone number prefix "877-".

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Jan 15, 2024 11:36 AM

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Posted on Jan 15, 2024 12:03 PM

It smells like cheating. Apple will never contact you via a pop-up text while browsing the Internet.

Ignore it and DO NOT call, nor give any personal information to anyone.

Please read this support article:--> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Rergards

Giulio


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