Apple Breach Scam - Transferring Your Personal Data and Pictures
The "Apple Breach" scam below is being used by cybercriminals to trick their potential victims into calling fake Apple technical support numbers. The scam displays fake security warning popup messages like the ones below asking potential victims to call Apple Support. But, if the potential victims call the fake toll-free numbers, they will be asked for account credentials, personal and financial information by the cybercriminals on the receiving end.
The Apple Breach Scam
Warning!!!
APPLE SECURITY BREACH!!
iOS SECURITY CRASH!!!
Transferring Your Personal Data and Pictures.
Call Apple Support (Toll-Free) 1-800-711-9001
Warning!!
APPLE SECURITY BREACH!!
IOS SECURITY CRASH!!
Transferring your personal data and pictures.
Call Apple Support (Toll-Free) 1-866-855-3442
Call 1-866-855-3442 immediately to connect with Apple Technical Support for installing the Protection Software.
Here are some fake Apple Technical Support numbers used by the cybercriminals:
- 1-800-711-9001
- 1-800-556-2901
- 0800-310-1061
- 0-800-652-8775
- 1-844-749-1071
- 1-800-457-5916
- 1-800-235-66
If you were tricked by the scam, please change your passwords and contact the legitimate Apple Support for help at https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201232
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