was looking at recipes on net and received alert that my iPad was locked and needed to call security support.
Called and was told another IP address was linked to me..
was told to download an app.
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iPad Air, iPadOS 17
All such messages are scams presented by criminals. Do not interact with the message or the sender. Close the offending page and avoid sites that involved in such bogus advertising tactics.
Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community
Scam.
See >>> Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
If you are unsure of the source or provenance of a message or alert, do not respond to, or engage with, the message. Certainly do not, under any circumstances, attempt to contact anyone using the contact details that may have been provided within the message itself. If you need to verify a message from Apple, make independent contact with Apple Support.
Most scam alerts are designed to scare the unwary into giving away sensitive information - or to fool you into doing something that you shouldn’t - usually to defraud you financially.
If you suspect that your AppleID account or Password has been compromised:
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Big SCAM
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