I keep receiving calls from people saying they need to talk to us about our apple products. iCloud is mentioned. Is this real or someone scamming?

I keep receiving phone calls leaving messages saying not to use any apple device until I talk to someone from apple. Is this a scam?

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 3:29 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 3:31 PM

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.


All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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

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Aug 18, 2020 3:31 PM in response to Pavilion56

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.


All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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

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