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Apple iCloud security breach scam?

I just got a phone call saying the caller represented Apple ICloud Support and my ICloud has been breached. Does anyone know if this is real or scam?


MacBook Pro 15″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Oct 24, 2020 2:47 PM

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Posted on Oct 24, 2020 2:49 PM

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 ignore the calls or 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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Oct 24, 2020 2:49 PM in response to SystemInfoSoftwareListFailure

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 ignore the calls or hang up on them, repeatedly if needed. 


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


Apple iCloud security breach scam?

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