FTC Issues Warning About Fake Apple and Amazon Calls

Scammers are robocalling consumers to say there's a 'problem' with either their Apple or Amazon accounts. For Apple customers, the robocalls are saying their iCloud account has been breached. ... The FTC says you should not respond to these robocalls and instead hang up right away.

1. Will Amazon call you if there is suspicious activity?
2. Does Apple call you if there is a problem?
3. Does Apple ever contact you by phone?
4. How do I block fake Apple calls?
5. How do you know if you're being scammed on the phone?
6. What to do if a scammer calls you?
7. Will Apple call you if your account has been hacked?
8. Does Apple notify you of suspicious activity?
9. Does Apple call when there is a security breach?
10. What does it mean when they say your iCloud has been breached?
11. Why do I keep getting calls from Apple?
12. Does * 61 block unwanted calls?
13. How do I stop receiving spam calls?
14. Can you get scammed on Amazon?

Will Amazon call you if there is suspicious activity?

According to the agency, in one version of the scam, you get a call and a recorded message that says it's Amazon. The message says there's something wrong with your account. It could be a suspicious purchase, a lost package or an order they can't fulfill. ... Do not call a phone number they gave you.

Does Apple call you if there is a problem?

Apple won't call you to tell you about problems with your account. Sometimes you may receive an email if someone attempts to use your account, so hover over the sender's email address to confirm their identity.

Does Apple ever contact you by phone?

No, Apple NEVER initiates telephone contact with a customer. ... No, Apple NEVER initiates telephone contact with a customer. It's a scam. If you've changed your Apple ID password then you should be safe as long as you provided no other personal info or gave them access to your Mac.

How do I block fake Apple calls?

Android users can block both individual numbers as well as all unidentified numbers.

1. Access the Phone app.
2. Select Recent Calls.
3. Tap the number and select block or report as spam.
4. Confirm that you want to block this number.

How do you know if you're being scammed on the phone?

How to Recognize a Phone Scam

• There is no prize. ...
• You won't be arrested. ...
• You don't need to decide now. ...
• There's never a good reason to send cash or pay with a gift card. ...
• Government agencies aren't calling to confirm your sensitive information. ...
• You shouldn't be getting all those calls. ...
• Imposter scams.

What to do if a scammer calls you?

What should I do if I get a scam call?

1. Don't reveal personal details. Never give out personal or financial information (such as your bank account details or your PIN) over the phone, even if the caller claims to be from your bank.
2. Hang up. ...
3. Ring the organisation. ...
4. Don't be rushed.

Will Apple call you if your account has been hacked?

Keep in mind, Apple will never call to alert you of a hack. If you accidentally pick up, hang up as soon as possible and do not provide any personal information, nor perform any tasks that scammer wants you to do with your computer.

Does Apple notify you of suspicious activity?

For the record, Apple will never call you to notify you of suspicious activity. In fact, Apple won't call you for any reason—unless you request a call first. Phone scams like these are also known as vishing.

Does Apple call when there is a security breach?

Avoid Scams

Apple will never call you unless you called them and asked for a call back. All calls like the one you received are scams/phishing attempts.

What does it mean when they say your iCloud has been breached?

If you answer, an automated message tells you that your iCloud account has been breached and asks you to call a provided 1-866 number. Do not do this! ... Unfortunately, the criminals behind this particular phishing attack are spoofing Apple's phone numbers effectively, so the call looks legitimate.

Why do I keep getting calls from Apple?

It's a scam. They're trying to steal your personal information, like your account password or your credit card number. If you get an unexpected call or message about a problem with any of your accounts, hang up.

Does * 61 block unwanted calls?

Block calls from your phone

Press *60 and follow the voice prompts to turn on call blocking. Press *61 to add the last call received to your call block list. Press *80 to turn call blocking off.

How do I stop receiving spam calls?

Android: Open the Phone app, head to the recent-history tab, tap the number you want to block, and then tap Block/report spam. iPhone: Open the Phone app, tap Recents, tap the Info icon on the number you want to block, and then select Block this Caller.

Can you get scammed on Amazon?

There is no one, single Amazon scam that rules them all. ... Gift card scams, Amazon job offer fraud, and email hacking scams are also high on the list of ways you can lose money from Amazon fraud - among other digital threats.