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Do Not Call +1-866-447-6687 - It's Being Used by Cybercriminals

If you have received the fake Apple support message below asking you to call +1-866-447-6687 because the Zeus virus was found on your iPad, please do not follow the instructions in it. This is because the fake message is being sent by cybercriminals who are attempting to trick their potential victims into calling the fake Apple Support telephone number. If the potential victims call the fake support telephone number, they will be asked for their personal information and account credentials.

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The Fake "iPad Security Error Found Zeus Virus on your iPad"

iPad Security Error !

We Found Zeus Virus on your iPad, call on +1-866-447-6687 and give this code r180w1 to fix this issue

Your Hard drive will be DELETED if you close this page

Call Apple Now to Report This Threat. Call: +1-866-447-6687

Do not Click 'OK' button below, doing so will start the hacking process.

Report This Threat. Call: +1-866-447-6687

The link in the message goes to the following URL:

Once the cybercriminals have stole their potential victims personal information and credentials they will use is maliciously or fraudulelntly. Therefore, victims of the phishing message are asked to change their passwords and contact Apple for help.

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