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My account has been hacked

I received a call and said my apple account has been hacked

iPhone XR

Posted on Aug 1, 2019 12:44 PM

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Posted on Aug 1, 2019 12:47 PM

Such calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information.

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

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Aug 1, 2019 12:47 PM in response to bella1260

Such calls are scams from criminals trying to steal your personal and financial information.

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

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Aug 1, 2019 12:47 PM in response to bella1260

That would be a scam. Apple doesn't make those calls. Also see: Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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