iCloud breach?

received a phone call from 800-692-****, APPLE, a recording said my icloud account had been breeched, and to press 1 for further assistance.

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Posted on Dec 19, 2019 07:53 AM

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Kurt Lang

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Posted on Dec 19, 2019 07:54 AM

It's a scam - always. Apple does not make such calls. Hang up on criminals.

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Kurt Lang

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Dec 19, 2019 07:54 AM in response to icloud-breech

It's a scam - always. Apple does not make such calls. Hang up on criminals.

Dec 19, 2019 07:57 AM in response to Kurt Lang

I thought as much, but wanted to check. Thanks Kurt

macjack

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Dec 19, 2019 07:58 AM in response to icloud-breech

It's a scam. Apple will never initiate telephone contact with a customer.

Kurt Lang

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Dec 19, 2019 08:15 AM in response to macjack

You're welcome. 🙂

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