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Same, called as Apple Support number after a pop-up saying computer was compromised with Malware. Asked for my phone number, and attempted to help access internet, with spoken cue to hold shift and try to access internet. Asked how many Apple devices I had and if I ever visited financial websites, social media, shopping sites. It became clear he was not from Apple so I started asking questions and he said he would have to leave and would call back in an hour but don't call him. I'm not showing malware with scans, but spent days locking down financial sites, changing all my p**swords and researching.
Gave this number as an Apple Support number due to Apple Support Center pop up message on computer saying "Access to this PC has been blocked for security reasons." Once number is called they say your network including phones have been hacked. Story gets pretty involved. They finally ask for you to take money out of your account because of fraudulent transaction on a credit card. They do not ask for the number of the credit card. Check independently with your bank as to any transactions on your credit cards. SCAM -- SCAM -- SCAM
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