Someone sent me an email saying they have accessed my camera and are threading to release them to my contacts if I don’t send them bitcoin , they included a common password in the email should I be concerned
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iPhone 12, iOS 15
SMmy4 Said:
"Has my iPhone been hacked?: Someone sent me an email saying they have accessed my camera and are threading to release them to my contacts if I don’t send them bitcoin , they included a common password in the email should I be concerned"
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Troubleshooting Scam Messages:
It's all a scams... So, these thoughts:
A. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
B. Report this to Apple:
Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips
SMmy4 Said:
"Has my iPhone been hacked?: Someone sent me an email saying they have accessed my camera and are threading to release them to my contacts if I don’t send them bitcoin , they included a common password in the email should I be concerned"
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Troubleshooting Scam Messages:
It's all a scams... So, these thoughts:
A. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
B. Report this to Apple:
Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips
This is a common scam, ignore it.
Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support
Hello ~ It wouldn’t hurt to change your passwords. Take a look here:
If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
~Katana-San~
Agreed with Katana-San, it's always good to change your passwords occasionally.
I've gotten this message several times, they provided my password too however it was one that I used about 15 years ago.
It’s just that they provided a password I use and I wonder how they got that I usually ignore should I change my passwords ?
Has my iPhone been hacked?
