I got a phone call saying my iCloud has been breached and not to use any financial things until I call a number that was given. Is this a scam?

I received a phone call saying my iCloud had been breached and not to do any financial things until call a number that was left, is thus a scam?

iPad, iPadOS 13

Posted on Jul 18, 2020 5:35 PM

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Posted on Jul 18, 2020 5:39 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. 


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Jul 18, 2020 5:39 PM in response to cham45455

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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Jul 18, 2020 5:39 PM in response to cham45455

Scam.


Apple doesn’t call you, unless you explicitly asked for a callback.


Apple will “just” lock your account on suspicious activity, and require you to authenticate.


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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I got a phone call saying my iCloud has been breached and not to use any financial things until I call a number that was given. Is this a scam?

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