iCloud Breach Scam?

I've gotten EIGHT (unreturned) calls today claiming that my iCloud account has been breached. I assume this is a scam. Does anyone have any insight into this?

Posted on Feb 19, 2020 03:47 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2020 03:48 PM

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.

All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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

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Feb 19, 2020 03:48 PM in response to aQandAperson

It is indeed a scam.


Apple does not make such calls.

All such calls are scams from criminals attempting to steal your personal and financial information. The callers will often use number spoofing to pretend they are calling from a legitimate business. The correct course of action is to hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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

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