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Receive this message from Apple, be careful not to ‘lose money with disability’

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These notices in the name of Apple Support (Apple Support) make users trust and easily fall into the trap.
In a recent article, the BGR writer Yoni Heisler has just warned about impersonating the status of Apple notifications to deceive users “believing.”

According to Yoni Heisler, MacBook users will sometimes receive pop-up messages (windows automatically appear on the computer screen) warning about computer malfunction or virus infection. These notices are in the name of Apple Support that makes users trust and call the support line with the notice. (Photo: Cyber ​​Bunkers) However, this is just a scam of hackers. In fact, Apple never contacts customers through a browser window. When you receive these messages, quickly turn them off. The way this trick works is very simple, but it can lead to foolish people into being deceived. Accordingly, after sending a notice and seducing the victim to call a fake Apple customer support number, the fraudsters at the end of the line will ask for financial information and ask the user to download a diagnostic tool. A phishing pop-up message that warns the user’s device is at risk of security and calls the phone number provided. (Photo: BGR) After the user successfully downloads the tool, the bad guy will be given the right to interfere with the victim’s computer. The crooks also ask victims to deposit money into their accounts, citing the reason that this is part of the customer service Apple provides. According to technology reporter Jennifer Jolly of USA Today, the aforementioned scams are primarily aimed at the elderly – a group of inexperienced users who are easily deceived to distinguish between real warning messages and phishing. A phishing pop-up message that warns the victim’s computer is a virus. (Photo: Malwarebytes) “My mother was deceived for $ 2,000, she informed the bank immediately. The bank said there was nothing they could do. She was the victim of ‘technical assistance’ scams targeting people. The bad guys have stolen billions of dollars over the past few years, “Jolly said. On the advice of Apple, when browsing the web, if you see a winning message or warning problem, virus then do not believe it. These notices are often fraudulent advertisements, designed to steal your personal information or money. A lucky spinner pop-up message. (Photo: MalwareTips Blog) Also, do not call the phone number or click on the associated links. Turn them all off. If you’re really worried about your computer, call Apple support directly.

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