beware of new scam/hack: "tech help" a confirmed scam by Apple.

Beware of new scam/hack I found today...got a call from "tech help" warning me that my computer OS was not working well and they could fix it by following his instructions, for free if it was simple, an unidentified fee if more complicated. I called apple and they confirmed my suspicions.

iPhone 6, iOS 9.3.1

Posted on Jun 27, 2018 11:29 AM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2018 12:30 PM

Unfortunately, such scams are all too common. Numerous such reports show up here daily. Any phone call, email, text message, popup message, that says there is an issue with your computer will always be a scam.


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

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