Icloud account compromised?

I received a call stating it was from Apple that my iCloud account has been compromised. Is this legitimate?

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Posted on Oct 1, 2019 04:11 PM

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Posted on Oct 1, 2019 04:15 PM

No, it is a scam. Apple doesn't make unsolicited phone calls.

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

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Oct 1, 2019 04:15 PM in response to Cohorun

No, it is a scam. Apple doesn't make unsolicited phone calls.

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

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