I received a call frm an 800 number supposedly Apple saying my device has been compromised and I shouldnot use it till I call a certain number. Scam?

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I received a call frm an 800 number supposedly Apple saying my device has been compromised and I shouldnot use it till I call a certain number. Scam?

I received a call from an 800 number supposedly Apple saying my device has been compromised and I should not use it till I call a certain number. Scam?

iPhone 6s

Posted on Sep 23, 2019 05:19 PM

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kb1951

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Sep 23, 2019 05:20 PM in response to DFBouquet

Absolute scam. Ignore it.

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Sep 23, 2019 05:20 PM in response to DFBouquet

SCAM 100%

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Sep 23, 2019 05:21 PM in response to DFBouquet

Scam. With certainty.

First, an iOS device can't be hacked.

Second, Apple will NEVER call you unless you request a callback.

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I received a call frm an 800 number supposedly Apple saying my device has been compromised and I shouldnot use it till I call a certain number. Scam?

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