I received a call from a local number saying my iCloud account had been hacked. Does anyone know if this is real or just fraudulent activity?
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Unfortunately, it is a very common scam attempt.
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
Unfortunately, it is a very common scam attempt.
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
Thank you! I figured that was the case. I didn’t receive an email or anything else indicating it to be true. Thank you for the reply!
You are quite welcome.
Stay alert.
Received call from local number saying my iCloud account had been hacked. Is this a fraud?
