How can I tell if an email from Apple Support is legit?

If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to [email protected]. To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to [email protected].

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Why do I keep getting a call from Apple Support?

To receive a call from Apple’s customer service, you would need to submit a request using the official Apple online support page. If you did not do that but received a robocall from Apple, chances are you are being scammed. Apple addressed this issue publicly, and offered a few tips on how to deal with these Apple Inc.

Can the government go through your iPhone?

Long answer: Depending on what law enforcement is looking for, it may not need physical possession of your device at all. A lot of information on your phone is also stored elsewhere. For example, if you back up your iPhone to Apple’s iCloud, the government can get it from Apple.

How do I stop Apple spam calls?

Go to Settings > Phone. Tap Call Blocking & Identification. Under Allow These Apps To Block Calls And Provide Caller ID, turn the app on or off. You can also reorder the apps based on priority.

What is the real Apple Support number?

There are several ways to contact Apple Support via phone or computer. Apple’s main customer support phone number is 1-800-275-2273 in the US. You can also contact Apple Support using the Support website, the Support app, or by going to an Apple Store.

Does Apple give data to police?

The companies frequently turn over data to the police that customers store on the companies’ servers. But all iPhones and many newer Android phones now come encrypted — a layer of security that generally requires a customer’s passcode to defeat.

How do I stop government tracking my iPhone?

Privacy Settings

Open the Settings app.
Go to Privacy > Location Services > System Services.
Choose Significant Locations, or Frequent Locations if you’re not running the most recent version of iOS.
Tap Clear History.
Turn off the Significant Locations toggle switch.

Does iPhone tell you if you ve been hacked?

Apple rolled out security patches to prevent this type of government-sponsored spyware, and now it’s going one step further: Apple says it will notify owners if their iPhones and other devices have been compromised.

Can police access your Apple ID?

§2703(d), or court order with the equivalent legal standard, or search warrant. iMessage communications are end-to-end encrypted and Apple has no way to decrypt iMessage data when it is in transit between devices. Apple cannot intercept iMessage communications and Apple does not have iMessage communication logs.

Can an iPhone be tapped by police?

If you’re asking if the police can potentially listen in on your conversations or read SMS and MMS messages, they don’t have to ‘tap’ your phone. It’s done at the network level. It wouldn’t matter what kind of phone you have. Calls and messages carried by your cellular provider can be ‘tapped’ with a court order.

How can I know if my iPhone is being tracked?

Part 1: How to Tell If Your iPhone is Being Tracked

1 Noise During a Call.
2 More Power Consumption.
3 Increase in iPhone Data Usage.
4 iPhone Shuts Down Randomly.
5 Too Many Strange Messages in Your Inbox.
6 Overheating of the Device.
7 Strange Browser History.
8 Look for Suspicious Apps.

Why am I getting a message that my Apple ID is locked?

It’s phishing. In a message Apple will always address you by your real name, never by your email address or Dear Customer. Apple will never threaten to lock your account. Also the sent-from address should be @apple.com or @itunes.com Additionally Apple does not send attachments.