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from AppleCare virus message on browser legit?

received a pop up page from AppleCare on Air laptop saying virus infection 3 worms and click to resolve. Is this a scam or legitimate warning?

MacBook Air, macOS High Sierra (10.13.1)

Posted on Apr 15, 2018 5:44 PM

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stedman1

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Apr 15, 2018 5:47 PM in response to sunau

Scam.

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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juls.g

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May 15, 2018 7:58 PM in response to sunau

This is a scam. Notice at the bottom of the page they send you to that there is no footer for Apple. You can see what the footer should look like on any Apple.com page. DON'T SCAN! That will be what compromises your computer.

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babowa

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May 16, 2018 10:10 AM in response to sunau

Please note: there is no one in the world who would know what is on your computer unless you give them access to it.

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