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“Apple Security Breach iOS Crash” Scams - Do Not Call 1-844-837-6178

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“Apple Security Breach iOS Crash” Scams - Do Not Call 1-844-837-6178

Apple users who have received messages like the one below claiming that their Apple iOS security has been breached and crashed are asked to delete them. This is because the messages are fakes and the number (1-844-837-6178) 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.

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The "Apple Security Breach IOS Security Crash" Scam

Warning!!! Apple Security Breach IOS Security Crash

Call Apple Support (Toll Free) +1-844-837-6178

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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Jul 16, 2020 at 8:06 AM by an anonymous user from: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

My Apple devices have all been hacked! I called many times to tell Apple employees in March 2020 . They all knew my devices were hacked! They were all scared to say anything bc there is no way that this can happen! Which it did! I try to call Apple and my call always gets cut off . Someone is using my phone and my email and I can’t get rid of it! I will not change my Apple ID because I want someone from Apple to come and check out my devices - because I want this situation ever to happen to anyone else!
Antonella

May 24, 2019 at 8:42 PM by an anonymous user from: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada

I gave them my email address. Before I concluded it was a scam they asked for money. what risk have I taken with supplying email

Aug 18, 2018 at 10:39 AM by an anonymous user from: Oakland, New Jersey, United States

Re my question about the Security Alert Scam, I was getting on Safari. I fixed it by clearing history.

Aug 18, 2018 at 10:12 AM by an anonymous user from: Oakland, New Jersey, United States

When I open Safari I get a message from what says is Apple Security telling me Urgent Action is Required because "Viruses have been detected on your Apple iPhone".
Website is d1glvlw1phn4k.cloudfront.net
How do I get rid of this message?

Aug 18, 2018 at 10:52 AM by info

Try removing certain apps, especially free ones, and clear your browser's cache. And, it is possible that a website that you are visiting is displaying the message.

Jun 29, 2018 at 12:25 PM by an anonymous user from: Beaverton, Oregon, United States

Received a new blocked move on my google site and said to contact apple support at 855-666-1775. Not sure but I think it might be a fraud.

Mar 8, 2018 at 6:09 PM by an anonymous user from: Medford, Oregon, United States

We had received calls saying they were from Apple. One, the phone# 415-413-9120 and then a "blocked number". They said there was a breach. Hung up then answered and it was a recording.

Mar 2, 2018 at 9:52 AM by an anonymous user from: Warminster, Pennsylvania, United States

I received a call from 1-844-327-5527 asking me to purchase all these iTunes cards to put a block on my phone. The person gave me a name of James Williams.

Dec 15, 2017 at 6:43 AM by an anonymous user from: Harrodsburg, Kentucky, United States

I have had 3 messages in an email that my security has been breached & I called Apple & they told me to buy 3 $50 iTunes cards to correct the problem & call back. Can you tell me if this is legitimate or a scam? HELP I have to return the card numbers by 12:00 am today to fix.

Jan 30, 2018 at 3:36 PM by an anonymous user from: Sunnyvale, California, United States

of course it is SCAMMERS! I got the same problem today and almost believed them until they asked me to enter my credit card number in my Apple account where I gave them the access via remote connection agent (stupid me!), then I realized they are the SCAMMERS!

Dec 15, 2017 at 8:10 AM by info

It is a scam. The number you called doesn't belong to Apple, and Apple will never ask you to buy iTunes cards and provide the numbers to them. So, if you are asked to do so, it is a cybercriminal attempting to scam you.

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