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Do Not Call 1-844-562-2344 - it is a Fake Technical Support Number

Apple users who have received messages like the one below claiming there is something wrong with their devices, operating systems or software are asked to delete them. This is because the messages are fakes and the number (1-844-562-2344) the messages ask the recipients to call is a fake Apple Support number. Therefore, Apple users are asked not to call the number and should not follow the instructions in the messages.

A Fake Text Message From 1-844-562-2344

Warning!!! Apple Security Breach IOS Security Crash

Call Apple Support (Toll Free) +1-844-562-2344

hxxp://ios-security-breach.net

The website hxxp://ios-security-breach.net is a fake Apple website. It has been created by cyber criminals to trick visitors into sending them their personal information, financial information and Apple credentials. Once the cyber criminals have gotten their potential victims’ information they will use it to gain access to their accounts and use them fraudulently.

Apple users who have already been tricked by the scam are asked to change their passwords and contact Apple for help.

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Dec 29, 2017 at 12:37 PM by
Do Not Call 1-844-562-2344 - it is a Fake Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Cicero, Illinois, United States

It is like harassment--they are calling every hour and it is clearly fake.

Delete

Dec 29, 2017 at 8:41 AM by
Do Not Call 1-844-562-2344 - it is a Fake Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Received Phone call stating supposed "Trouble with apple account".
12/29/2017 8:20 am
Always suspect something is not right when someone calls you to say something is not working?
Disregarded this phone message.

Eternal vigilance.

Delete

Dec 28, 2017 at 11:02 AM by
Do Not Call 1-844-562-2344 - it is a Fake Technical Support Number
an anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United States

Have received three calls from a Chicago number that comes up as a local Apple store.
I did not follow through with either talking to someone immediately or calling the 844 number. Annoying but I don't believe any harm has been done.

Delete

waiting

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