Malware pop up scam on Iphone

And just because I was curious, I went to the linked site. It presents this simple page:

Clicking the DOWNLOAD button opens the App Store to their useless VPN app.

In other words, it's a scam to get the unwary to download an app that provides no security whatsoever, in the hopes you'll pony up for the In-App purchases.

I WILL be reporting this vendor, and so should you.

Linked page in the scam message no longer responds. The item no longer appears in the App Store. I presume they have been banned.

No, that cannot happen simply by clicking a link. You would have to do something else, like choosing to fill in personal information on the site it sends you to.

The worst that can come of clicking the link - without doing anything else - is they can confirm who responded, and you may now see more of such junk.

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

You do not have a virus on your phone.

Scam messages are expected on sketchy web sites like the one that you visited.

Good initiative!