topic Re: New Apple Scam in Community Chat

New Apple Scam

SXMGirl — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 20:59:54 GMT

I just received a call from Apple Care, telling me not to use my account until I spoke with a representative. I am certain that this is one of the new scams out there. If you have an Apple device, be aware.

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OKPrincess — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:17:12 GMT

Thanks.

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sydsgma1 — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:18:37 GMT

I get these at least once a month...Apple has said they are a scam and to ignore them

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Pearlee — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:25:11 GMT

If life gives you apple scams, make applesauce!

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chickenbutt — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:29:35 GMT

@Pearlee wrote:
If life gives you apple scams, make applesauce!

Well done!

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QVCkitty1 — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 21:39:20 GMT

It seems to go in streaks, one day I must have had 15 to 20 calls from " Apple " on my call log. Some days these scammers are relentless.

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Cats3000 — Mon, 17 Sep 2018 23:16:25 GMT

Thanx for the info. We do have Apple Care so we'll be on the alert for phone calls.

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millieshops — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 00:22:21 GMT

I think no company, no government entity calls us individually when there's an issue. Am I right?

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shoesnbags — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:12:55 GMT

@millieshops wrote:
I think no company, no government entity calls us individually when there's an issue. Am I right?

Well... My credit card was compromised recently, and Citi Bank did indeed call me immediately about the fradulent charge. They also emailed and texted me. Great service. The purchase was cancelled and I had a new card in my hand in 48 hours.

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SharkE — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 01:28:09 GMT

get call blocker . won't call again.

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kitty60 — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 15:37:19 GMT

We don't even have Apple products and we get these calls!

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chrystaltree — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 16:06:28 GMT

Those are silly scam calls, a call like that doesn't even make sense.

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esmerelda — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 18:36:23 GMT

@SXMGirl wrote:
I just received a call from Apple Care, telling me not to use my account until I spoke with a representative. I am certain that this is one of the new scams out there. If you have an Apple device, be aware.

@SXMGirl That’s it...just a warning by phone? No request for information? How is that a scam? A lie, very likely. A scam in itself, I don’t think so.

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SXMGirl — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 19:13:24 GMT

@esmerelda, I disagree. The message was to stay on the phone to speak with a representative. This is really no different that those calls regarding the IRS or any of those other calls. When they want to speak with you, in my opinion only, they want some type of access to your accounts, be it the Apple account, bank/credit card, or your password. Again, just my opinion. Anyone here can certainly take my post any way they would like. I just think that people should be aware.

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esmerelda — Tue, 18 Sep 2018 22:56:05 GMT

@SXMGirl Okay, that’s a different story...if someone wanted to talk more or wanted you to talk to someone else. I agree with you.

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NYC Susan — Wed, 19 Sep 2018 22:12:04 GMT

@chrystaltree wrote:
Those are silly scam calls, a call like that doesn't even make sense.

Exactly. It does make no sense. That's not the way reputable companies would ever do business. (A phone call, maybe. But not something so vague and open-ended.)

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shoekitty — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:08:35 GMT

I get emails from apple all the time, at least 2x a week. The emails say, your account has suspicious charges. I need to call them right away to verify the purchase.!! Darn scammers.

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shoekitty — Thu, 20 Sep 2018 02:16:14 GMT

@NYC Susan wrote:
@chrystaltree wrote:
Those are silly scam calls, a call like that doesn't even make sense.

Exactly. It does make no sense. That's not the way reputable companies would ever do business. (A phone call, maybe. But not something so vague and open-ended.)

Shoekitty said,

Telemarketers, I am so irate. All day. Comes in waves though. The idiots. Jmho. I am now getting messages in Chinese, japanese and another asian language I cant identify. I ignore all calls but some go to voicemail!!! Asian robos. I am caucasian, but I do have a Japanese surname. These guys don't miss a beat. My husband is Japanese and he doesnt speak the language unless it is ordering food in a Sushi bar. Lol.

I dont think reputable companies even make telemarketing calls anymore, do you?