How to identify Virus cleaner scam alerts?

I am getting a flash across my screen saying memory is getting full. But a cleaner. I ignored it because it is not full. I checked my storage.

Now, it is flashing saying I have viruses on my iPhone and it will shut down if I do not cleaned up. Is this nothing but a scam. I play a word scramble game online for years. I do not open weird email or websites. Please help. Thanks!


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iPhone 12 mini, iOS 17

Posted on Apr 28, 2024 01:08 PM

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Apr 28, 2024 07:55 PM in response to Help54CA

Help54CA wrote:

I am getting a flash across my screen saying memory is getting full. But a cleaner. I ignored it because it is not full. I checked my storage.
Now, it is flashing saying I have viruses on my iPhone and it will shut down if I do not cleaned up. Is this nothing but a scam.


Scam.


Federal Trade Commission – How To Spot, Avoid, and Report Tech Support Scams


"Tech support scammers may try to trick you with a pop-up window that appears on your computer screen. It might look like an error message from your operating system or antivirus software, and it might use logos from trusted companies or websites. The message in the window warns you about a security issue on your computer and tells you to call a phone number to get help."

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