Possible Fraud

Recently received several phone calls that leave voicemail messages stating my Apple Account has been compromised and not to use any Apple device until I respond to this message. I assume it is fraud as they called about 20 times yesterday. I checked my Apple account and there is no mention of any problem

or issues. Has anyone else experienced this?


Thanks

Mark S.



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Posted on Jun 16, 2021 10:20 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2021 10:23 AM

Yes, that is a very common scam attempt.


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 ignore the calls or 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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Jun 16, 2021 10:23 AM in response to duraliner

Yes, that is a very common scam attempt.


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 ignore the calls or 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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