I got a message that my iPhone has been hacked.

I got a message that my iPhone has been hacked. How do I re rest and add privacy?


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Posted on Mar 31, 2023 8:49 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2023 8:58 PM

It is a scam message attempting to scare you into purchasing an app or other money extortion scam. Which app sent you this notification / message? Was it an email, a calendar notification or was it in Safari?


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Mar 31, 2023 8:58 PM in response to jeri197

It is a scam message attempting to scare you into purchasing an app or other money extortion scam. Which app sent you this notification / message? Was it an email, a calendar notification or was it in Safari?


Axel F.

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Mar 31, 2023 8:58 PM in response to jeri197

Unlikely to be at risk..


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759


"Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you receive

suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages." 


[If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed

to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.] see article details.


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Mar 31, 2023 9:09 PM in response to jeri197

jeri197 Said:

"I got a message that my iPhone has been hacked. How do I re rest and add privacy?"

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That is a Scam:


Report this Message:

You can report a scam message's info to Apple and to your local federal government: Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

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