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Received a message on my iPad that it may be infected with a virus and to call. Is this legitimate?

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Posted on Jul 20, 2018 4:34 PM

No, any such popup message will be a scam.

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

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Received a message on my iPad that it may be infected with a virus and to call. Is this legitimate?

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