Suspicious lock warning on my iPhone 12
Threat says that my phone will be locked down if I don’t respond
what should I do
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Original Title: online threat on my iPhone 12
iPhone 12, iOS 18
Threat says that my phone will be locked down if I don’t respond
what should I do
[Re-Titled by Moderator]
Original Title: online threat on my iPhone 12
iPhone 12, iOS 18
You should recognize someone is trying to Scam you. No one can lock down your phone remotely. But they can try to scare you into buying software or tools for an issue you don't have.
Don't respond to them or interact with them in any way. Block them, then delete the message.
You should recognize someone is trying to Scam you. No one can lock down your phone remotely. But they can try to scare you into buying software or tools for an issue you don't have.
Don't respond to them or interact with them in any way. Block them, then delete the message.
It’s a scam.
Simply block, report and delete the message.
Important:
If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.
Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.
Good luck! 👋🏼😉
Ignore it. It's a scam.
Suspicious lock warning on my iPhone 12