“Virus” detection found

I was trying to download a file for a project, and a pop up came up. It said


“ATTENTION - Viruses found! Your iPhone is severely damaged by

(13) viruses! Soon your iPhone SIM card will be corrupt and it will damage your contacts, photos, data, applications, etc..”


should I be worried?

iPhone 11, iOS 16

Posted on Jun 27, 2023 05:32 PM

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Posted on Jun 27, 2023 05:35 PM

SCAM.....trying to trick you into buying useless software that will do nothing to help your phone....but it will help to line the pockets of the guys peddling this junk.

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Jun 27, 2023 05:54 PM in response to LAVLUVLOV

LAVLUVLOV Said:

"'Virus' detection found: I was trying to download a file for a project, and a pop up came up. It said 'ATTENTION - Viruses found! Your iPhone is severely damaged by (13) viruses! Soon your iPhone SIM card will be corrupt and it will damage your contacts, photos, data, applications, etc..' should I be worried?"

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Report Items to Apple and Others:

This is a scam. So, report phone calls' and messages' info to Apple and Authorities. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

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