Is this legit or scam?
I just received an automated phone call from (800) 600-1228 stating to log into my account and receive $193.00. There was no "you've won" or anything like that, just that message than it hung up. thoughts?
I got the same thing, twice today. I tried to hit the "bomb the sender" button, but then I realized that I don't have one. Stupid Samsung phone. Anyway, the last time I got one of these and actually answered it, it led me to a fake VZW site (something like vzw300.com, which would tell you that you'll get $300). I looked up the address in WHOIS, and it was in Australia. I found the server's fraud address and sent them a fraud alert. Servers need to become convinced that they can't go around handing out domain names that start with "vzw." They're all spoofs. Does anyone else have a "bomb the sender" button? I'd like to get one of those.
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Does anyone know why a web page would suddenly pop up telling me I have a computer virus and need to call them? When I've called they said they needed access to my computer in order to fix the problem - which I didn't do. Is this legit? An Ad?
That is not legit, it is a scam to gain access to your computer and information.
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Received a notice saying my computer is infected, wants to install MacProtector.mpkg. Is this legit?
It's a varient of the MacDefender antivirus scam.
For those infected with the MACDefender malware, the following steps are recommended:
1. Open Applications > Utilities > Activity Monitor and quit any processes linked to MACDefender.
2. Delete MACDefender from the Applications folder.
3. Check System Preferences > Accounts > Login Items for suspicious entries
4. Run a Spotlight search for "MACDefender" to check for any associated files that might still be lingering.
Change all the names above to MacProtector.
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I got an email saying my account was suspended until I verify my account info, is this legit?
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http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4650
For additional information, see also:
http://www.reedcorner.net/news.php/?p=138
http://www.reedcorner.net/guides/macvirus/
If you do a forum search on Mac Defender, Mac Protector or Apple Security Center (this fake has a lot of different names) you will also find a lot of threads about this.
The most recommended "security software" is "none", beyond common sense and normal caution. If you do, however, decide you wish to run antivirus software, I think that the donationware clamXav should be more than enough provided you remember to scan your system from time to time. iAntivirus has also been recommended by others, though I have no personal experience with it.
If you are running Windows on your system, either via BootCamp, Parallels Workstation or another solution, then that copy of Windows is subject to all the myriad exploits common to the Windows world, so you need to take full precautions, including running both antivirus and antispyware software.
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Thanks a lot! At the back of my mind I know its a scam but still hopeful. Haha
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i have recieved a message from Apple to confirm account on my computer and would like to know if this is a scam as it when into my spam box
It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message to Apple.
[email protected]
The link below has information to help identify fraudulent emails.
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For more information on how to detect phishing messages purporting to be from Apple, see:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933
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Is this legit?
Apple Support Team <applsupporteam @icloud.com>
Confirm your email address
Dear Email Users,
As part of our security measures, we regularly screen activity in the E-mail system
and after noticing an issue on your account password, we are requesting confirmation
from you for the following reason:
Our system requires further password verification.
In accordance with E-mailUser Agreement, your account access will remain limited
until the issue has been resolved. Unfortunately, if access to your account remains
limited for an extended period of time, it may result in further limitations or
eventual account closure.
To verify your E-mail account, you must reply to this email
immediately and enter your following
information.
First Name:
Last Name:
Email Username :
Email Password :
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Icloud. com support team
<Edited By Host>Apple requests that you forward these types of emails to them as follows (from http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4933):
If you receive a suspicious email, select the message text so that it is highlighted. Choose Forward as Attachmentfrom the Message menu (OS X Mail) or the Actions menu (Outlook). Send the email to [email protected] This provides Apple's legal department and law enforcement with useful information to help prevent future phishing emails. -
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