Legitimate macOS support number looks fishy...

Is *** toll free) a legitimate Mac OS support number This supposed Apple Security Alert looks fishy...



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Mac mini, macOS 10.15

Posted on Jul 7, 2023 08:01 AM

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Posted on Jul 7, 2023 08:13 AM

I just tried looking up that number and it wasn't coming up as an Apple number.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. These support articles have some guidelines:


About identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store --> Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


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


Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash --> Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash - Apple Support


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


If you are uncertain about a message and a resource provided in that message, do not click on any links in the message. Try to independently verify the resource by going to a support article page on apple.com and use the instructions in the article to verify though apple itself, or your Apple device features, what the message is claiming. Alternatively, ask Apple: Official Apple Support


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Jul 7, 2023 08:13 AM in response to kevindmac

I just tried looking up that number and it wasn't coming up as an Apple number.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. These support articles have some guidelines:


About identifying legitimate emails from the App Store and iTunes Store --> Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support


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


Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash --> Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash - Apple Support


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


If you are uncertain about a message and a resource provided in that message, do not click on any links in the message. Try to independently verify the resource by going to a support article page on apple.com and use the instructions in the article to verify though apple itself, or your Apple device features, what the message is claiming. Alternatively, ask Apple: Official Apple Support


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