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URGENT ALERT: Your iOS protection plan is inactive, which leaves your mobile exposed to threats. Fix the issue here: g09lahs.OT****.****



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Posted on Feb 4, 2025 8:09 AM

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Posted on Feb 4, 2025 8:14 AM

It is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information.

The giveaway is there is no such thing as a protection plan for iPhones.

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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Feb 4, 2025 8:14 AM in response to Mrgfg

It is a scam message designed to get you to purchase unnecessary software or phish for personal information.

The giveaway is there is no such thing as a protection plan for iPhones.

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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