Phishing attempt received via Google Search

As i was doing a google search on a progressive/activist Journalist (who’s not a typical MSM darling!) as the US world news page containing the information was about to open i got another blank page pop up with a Note in the middle of it with the following message: 👉🏼 “Your iPhone has been hacked All your actions on the device are tracked by a hacker. Immediate action is required!

Obviously I didn’t select the OK and immediately took a screenshot of it and from the screenshot, got the link to the site where the pop up originated from: 👇🏼

u******p.com

I would like to ask for someone at Apple to investigate this & let me and perhaps thousands who may receive such jarring hacks know WHAT they’re going to do about this?

I’d also appreciate a prompt response to this post!

thank you



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iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 13, 2025 4:10 PM

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Posted on Feb 13, 2025 4:31 PM

There is no possible way Apple could investigate every scam you see on the internet. The solution is it not be gullible and believe everything you see on the internet. These are simply ads that the website you were on was paid to present to you. Along with ads on the internet, there are thousands of emails and messages you will receive that make a number of claims to scare you. These can be reported as well, but nothing will stop them as they will come from a different phone number/email address making a totally different claim.


When it comes down to it, you are in charge. Never give out your personal information. If you see an ad that recommends you to download an app for any reason, do not do it.


Your can also report scams to the FTC here and there is also quite a bit of information to help you identify these scams:

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov


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Feb 13, 2025 4:31 PM in response to FaithfulMe

There is no possible way Apple could investigate every scam you see on the internet. The solution is it not be gullible and believe everything you see on the internet. These are simply ads that the website you were on was paid to present to you. Along with ads on the internet, there are thousands of emails and messages you will receive that make a number of claims to scare you. These can be reported as well, but nothing will stop them as they will come from a different phone number/email address making a totally different claim.


When it comes down to it, you are in charge. Never give out your personal information. If you see an ad that recommends you to download an app for any reason, do not do it.


Your can also report scams to the FTC here and there is also quite a bit of information to help you identify these scams:

https://reportfraud.ftc.gov


Feb 13, 2025 4:26 PM in response to FaithfulMe

It's a scam. There are many many thousands of them circulating.


Nothing really to investigate, but you can send a copy of the message to Apple, although I'm sure that have received thousands of copies.


Apple will not respond, just as they will not respond when you receive junk mail.


If you want to speak to Apple directly, you can do so here: Support


Here's how you can help yourself and others.....


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




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