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Hi there, I got a weird warning on my iPhone about viruses. Is it a scam? It’s hard to tell.

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on Nov 24, 2020 09:08 AM

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shoeluvr13

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Posted on Nov 24, 2020 09:33 AM

Yes, completely fake. Checkout https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

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shoeluvr13

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Nov 24, 2020 09:33 AM in response to stacyfalsone

Yes, completely fake. Checkout https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759

LD150

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Nov 24, 2020 09:34 AM in response to stacyfalsone

Scam! There are no iphone viruses.

Do not install any “anti-virus” or security software.

Is it repeating every day? If so check Settings, Calendar, Accounts for a rogue calendar and remove it

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