Sep 6, 2019 8:45 AM in response to Zanec36 Yes' it is a scam and a scary one at that, trying to intimidate people into clicking the Scan Now button. see > Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support Reply User profile for u...
Sep 16, 2019 5:07 AM in response to pjcprods Since Apple will not pop-up anything in Safari, and no one can scan your drive from a browser, you can bet that 100% of these are criminals behind it, and it is a SCAM. No matter how much it may appear from Apple, even right do...
There are many similar scams, which typically show fake virus alerts and encourage visitors to take immediate action (download a PUA). These sites are often opened by other unwanted apps already installed on the system. Therefore, people do not generally visit websites of this type intentionally...
Your phone should now be free of the Dear Apple Customer tech support scam. If your current antivirus allowed a malicious app on your phone, you may want to consider purchasing the full-featured version of Malwarebytes to protect against these types of threats in the future.If you are still...
When scammers set their sights on you, they may try multiple tactics to steal your information. If you're being bombarded with phishing attempts, such as unsolicited emails, phone calls, or job offers, scammers could also resort to fake virus alerts. Did you click on a pop-up link or...
Disabled account notifications are a type of email scam that falsely alerts you of a suspended account, suspicious activity, or failed payment. The most important thing to remember here is that Apple does not send disabled account emails. Instead, if your Apple ID is locked because you or some...
Apple added a new feature in iOS 13.1 that alerts iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max owners when a repair shop has installed a non-genuine display on their device. In a support document detailing the new warning feature, Apple explains why you should only seek support from technicians who ...
It is a scam designed to display fake alerts to trick unsuspecting visitors into calling the provided number.What is the purpose of a technical support scam?These scams are mainly used to spread malware, extract sensitive information, or obtain remote access to computers.Why do I encounter fake...
How to remove Apple Security Alert scam from Mac The instructions for getting rid of the Apple Security Alerts will depend entirely on what browsers you have installed on your Mac. Even if you’re only getting these pop-ups in one specific browser, it’s still good to follow these steps ...
In practice, part of the model means that if a customer chooses to use an external app store or payment system, they will be shown a series of screen alerts warning them they’re about to leave the Apple-verse. Apple also insists that app developers selling software outside its stores sha...