Hang up immediately; the call is a textbook Apple impersonation scam. Callers spoof the Apple brand, claim a breached iCloud or social‑security issue, and pressure you to press digits or provide personal data. Never share passwords, Social Security numbers, or payment info over the phone, especially when you didn't initiate the contact. Use your phone’s built‑in block feature or a third‑party app to stop future calls from +18000480408. Report the incident to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov and, if you suspect identity theft, file a report with the relevant agencies. Keep a log of call times and any voicemail as evidence for further action.
A call was received on August 24, 2019, at 1:40 p.m. PST, claiming suspicious activity on my iCloud account. However, I don't have an iCloud account. My friend suggested that these scammers would cease their activities if they were unsuccessful.
This number is a scam, no mesage, no name, just a waste of time
I received a fraudulent call claiming my Apple iPod had been breached and asking me to press 1 to connect with Apple support, but I don't own any Apple products
I received a fake robocall from a serial scammer claiming to be from '800 Service' without leaving a message.
Calls to my cell phone are frequent, yet no messages are left; similarly, my landline has been receiving calls that match the pattern of a Social Security scam described elsewhere.
A robocall claiming an iCloud account breach was received, despite not having an account; the number has been blocked but continues to leave messages
On 6.24.19 at 4:15 PM, a robo voice with a strange accent called from a spoofed number, claiming to be from Apple, but then abruptly disconected, what a silly scam.
Thanks to 800Notes and the comments above, I'm glad I didn't answer the call from this number, as no message was left
This is a scaming attempt
A recorded message claimed my iCloud account had been compromised, prompting a warning call
My cell phone received a call from this number, but no message was left and the caller ID only displayed an 800 number
I recived two calls in the past three hours, they clamed my ICloud was breched, but I didnt respond, I just hung up.
I recived a call warning me that my iCloud account has been compromized, and I need to contact a number to protect it, which I beleive is a tactic to gain my personal informations.
The received voicemail is a scam, as indicated by the transcript provided below
A similar call was received, which appeared to be illegitimate.
A message was left on my voicemail claiming my social security has been suspended due to suspicious activity, but no return phone number was provided.
