How can I tell if I have Trojan Virus on my iPhone?

I was on Pinterest and I clicked a link, it said that I had Trojan virus, so I clicked “remove virus” and I downloaded the app, but i didn’t pay and I removed the app.

Am I safe ? Do I have Trojan virus ?


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Posted on Aug 1, 2024 5:54 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2024 5:58 PM

You didn't have a Trojan Virus in the first place. No app can see into your phone to know you have anything. But these Phishing Scammers are out to scare you into believing you have an issue and for a fee they have the tools for a problem you didn't have.


Next time and there will likely be a next time, simply ignore any such scam messages. Don't download anything. Don't provide any information and most definitely DON'T PAY for anything.

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Aug 1, 2024 5:58 PM in response to Ok__-

You didn't have a Trojan Virus in the first place. No app can see into your phone to know you have anything. But these Phishing Scammers are out to scare you into believing you have an issue and for a fee they have the tools for a problem you didn't have.


Next time and there will likely be a next time, simply ignore any such scam messages. Don't download anything. Don't provide any information and most definitely DON'T PAY for anything.

Aug 1, 2024 6:02 PM in response to Ok__-

There was no virus on your phone.


You saw a scam message that was trying to trick you into buying useless software that would do nothing to help your phone and put money in the pockets of the scammers selling this junk.


Ignore and delete any messages that say that you have a virus on your phone. Just because you got a message does not mean it is true.


Scams are everywhere.

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