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Call from Apple Support asking me if gift cards for Apple.com were purchased by me. Is this scam?

Call from Apple Support asking me if gift cards for Apple.com were purchased by me. Is this scam?


Posted on Jul 16, 2021 9:46 AM

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Posted on Jul 16, 2021 12:00 PM

Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/HT201679 - lacking in specifics, the next link is better:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759


Apple won't call you unless you have asked them to do so.

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Jul 16, 2021 12:00 PM in response to Cjshields2021

Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store - http://support.apple.com/HT201679 - lacking in specifics, the next link is better:


Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - https://support.apple.com/HT204759


Apple won't call you unless you have asked them to do so.

Call from Apple Support asking me if gift cards for Apple.com were purchased by me. Is this scam?

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