iPhone 16 problems with IOS?

I keep getting messages from unknown sources. Should I answer them?

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 2, 2024 8:31 AM

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Posted on Dec 2, 2024 9:50 AM

Your account is not being hacked or comprimized, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information. Everybody gets these, just ignore them.


Read more about it here -

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


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Dec 2, 2024 9:50 AM in response to cathylene

Your account is not being hacked or comprimized, it is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information. Everybody gets these, just ignore them.


Read more about it here -

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


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