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Got text from apple securty alert

we have noticed that your apply id was recently used at apple store. contact support at 1-8**-***-**38 is this a apply support number or scam


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iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 15, 2024 9:45 AM

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Oct 15, 2024 10:25 AM in response to christinaB2777

It is a scam.


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


FTC – How To Avoid, Spot, and Report Tech Support Scams

"Real security warnings and messages will never ask you to call a phone number."


If you have any doubts as to whether Apple wants to speak with you, look up Apple's official contact information – for yourself – on their Web site. Then contact them. Never trust a phone number or a link that you receive in some "security warning" that pops up out of the blue. Any scammer can put together a pack of lies claiming that they are from "Apple Security" or "Apple Support" or some such, and giving you a number to connect you to their call center for a fleecing.

Got text from apple securty alert

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