received alert on my phone that security was breached
Report said that it was from Apple
I was directed to the Apple Store to download a security program
I became quite suspicious when I was asked for payment information
I am attempting to validate that this was a proper transaction
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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16
Apple-8181 Said:
"I received a notification that said it was from Apple on my iPhone. Directed me to download something called Centurio I received a notification that said it was from Apple on my iPhone. It directed me to download something call centurion from the Apple store and then it asked for money. That made me suspicious so that I did not pay for it please advise how I should proceed."
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This is a Scam:
Apple would never send you such a notification. They do not demand that you install apps. That is a scam.
Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. The Paid version lets you add your own numbers and lets you report them to its Developers. Malwarebytes is developed by longtime users of these forums, and is therefore only reliable Security Software for any Apple device, whatsoever. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
Get it here: Malwarebytes - Mobile Security - App Store
Apple-8181 Siad:
"I received a cautioned that my iPhone had been hacked. It was recommended that I download a security app from the Apple Store. I downloaded the app, but I did not want to pay for it without knowing that this is not illegal activity."
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THAT IS A PHISHING SCAM:
Troubleshooting Scams:
This cleaning service is a big scam. So, take some screenshots, a nd report it to Apple. If you have provided personal info, then contact tour Bank, seeing if you need to make some changes, such as cancelling your credit card, or changing your PIN. If nothing was provided, then just blow it off, and make a few changes to your account, and block out scam numbers. Read the following...
Troubleshooting Scam Calls:
Three Thoughts:
A. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security:
The free version blocks popups. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
B. Modify your Credentials:
If you suspect activity issues, and interacted with it an any form, then modify the you credentials:
C. Report this to Apple:
Have a Screenshot of this? Forward a screenshot of this as an attachment to Apple using this eMail address: reportphishing@apple.com. In the comments pane, inform Apple of what the attachment is all about: an eMail containing an attachment of a phishing scam. Use my User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tips
I received a notification that said it was from Apple on my iPhone. Directed me to download something called Centurio I received a notification that said it was from Apple on my iPhone. It directed me to download something call centurion from the Apple store and then it asked for money. That made me suspicious so that I did not pay for it please advise how I should proceed.
I was prompted in an email to download an App from App Store to prevent my iPhone from being vulnerated
