How do I remove a phishing attempt icon in Messages on iMac running macOS 15.4.1?

iMac macOS 15.4.1

Received a Message that appeared a phishing attempt. When I clicked on the message to delete it, the texted disappeared and turned into what looks like an icon, which I cannot delete. I have quit Messages. Any help?


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Posted on May 2, 2025 1:05 AM

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May 2, 2025 11:07 AM in response to Gr56ds

Gr56ds wrote:

iMac macOS 15.4.1
Received a Message that appeared a phishing attempt. When I clicked on the message to delete it, the texted disappeared and turned into what looks like an icon, which I cannot delete. I have quit Messages. Any help?

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Never heard this before— lets see a screen shot of that icon?


Quit Messages why?


Relaunch the Message.app holding the Shift key down if you think you have an issue.


Swipe to delete, you do not have to open it.


Recognize and avoid phishing messages ...

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support


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