My wife is getting Phishing phone calls every 15 minutes

My wife is getting Phishing phone calls every 15 minutes from Phoenix.

Is there an email address where we can report these cals?


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Posted on Aug 20, 2020 4:47 PM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2020 4:52 PM

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

Scammers may spoof legitimate company phone numbers and use flattery and threats to pressure you into giving them information, money, and even iTunes gift cards. If you get an unsolicited or suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from Apple, just hang up.

You can report fraudulent tech support calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.


Personally I deal with it just by turning in Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. See: Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

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Aug 20, 2020 4:52 PM in response to KenMelviniMac

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

Scammers may spoof legitimate company phone numbers and use flattery and threats to pressure you into giving them information, money, and even iTunes gift cards. If you get an unsolicited or suspicious phone call from someone claiming to be from Apple, just hang up.

You can report fraudulent tech support calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.


Personally I deal with it just by turning in Settings > Phone > Silence Unknown Callers. See: Detect and block spam phone calls - Apple Support

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Aug 20, 2020 4:51 PM in response to KenMelviniMac

You could try the FCC, but maybe better to inform your congressional reps and senator, pragmatically.

In the unlikely event that the calls are using the same number, block them.

If this isn’t a number where you need ro answer unknown numbers, disable ringing for all unknown callers.

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