I tried to report a scam attempt to Apple but could not find it

tried to send information about a scam attempt that said my computer was locked for security reasons to apple. When i typed in reportphishing@apple.com into the address bar nothing came up but google search results.

What's up.

I was scammed for over 330,000 last November with a new Mac book Air. My old MacBook Pro never had an instance. MacBook should be placing warnings in every new product they send. We trust Mac Products.

Now you report phishing site doesn't seem to be working?


Antoinette


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MacBook Air, macOS 14.5

Posted on Aug 5, 2024 10:02 AM

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Posted on Aug 5, 2024 10:14 AM

You don't type that into your Search Bar in a browser, it is an email address that you will use to report phishing attempts sent to you by email that claims to be from Apple.

If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.


If the scam was from a website pop-up, you are advised to ignore them and never call a number that you find from any pop up. These are all fake and simply navigating to a different page is all that is needed.

For website pop-ups, you are advised to ignore them and never call any provided number.

While browsing the web, if you see a pop-up or alert that offers you a free prize or warns you about security problems or viruses on your device, don't believe it. These types of pop-ups are usually fraudulent advertisements, designed to trick you into downloading damaging software or giving the scammer personal information or money.

Don't call the number or follow the links to claim the prize or fix the problem. Ignore the message and simply navigate away from the page or close the entire window or tab.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Check with your local government on procedures for reporting fraudulent websites. In the US, it is the FTC.

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

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Aug 5, 2024 10:14 AM in response to Honeysuckleama

You don't type that into your Search Bar in a browser, it is an email address that you will use to report phishing attempts sent to you by email that claims to be from Apple.

If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.


If the scam was from a website pop-up, you are advised to ignore them and never call a number that you find from any pop up. These are all fake and simply navigating to a different page is all that is needed.

For website pop-ups, you are advised to ignore them and never call any provided number.

While browsing the web, if you see a pop-up or alert that offers you a free prize or warns you about security problems or viruses on your device, don't believe it. These types of pop-ups are usually fraudulent advertisements, designed to trick you into downloading damaging software or giving the scammer personal information or money.

Don't call the number or follow the links to claim the prize or fix the problem. Ignore the message and simply navigate away from the page or close the entire window or tab.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


Check with your local government on procedures for reporting fraudulent websites. In the US, it is the FTC.

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov

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