Virus warning shows up when on safari

When on safari a virus warning shows up on screen saying phone is infected

iPhone 6, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 10, 2020 3:16 AM

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Posted on Dec 10, 2020 3:41 AM

  1. it isnt. it is a scam . there are no iphone viruses.
  2. Go to settings, safari and erase all history and data

Never tap on any links

Never install antivirus which is what they often are selling


Come back if you still get messages as there can be spam in your calendar

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Dec 10, 2020 3:41 AM in response to LTC671

  1. it isnt. it is a scam . there are no iphone viruses.
  2. Go to settings, safari and erase all history and data

Never tap on any links

Never install antivirus which is what they often are selling


Come back if you still get messages as there can be spam in your calendar

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