Is this for real?

[Derek]

I have not seen this before and I would like to know if it is a warning from Apple or a scam?
please advise Derek

 

[honestone]

It looks like a scam. What is the site where that came from?

Also, you can download, install, and run the excellent free program Malwarebytes, from here:

https://www.malwarebytes.com/mac/

The other excellent one is ClamXav, available form here:

https://www.clamxav.com/

 

[Cory Cooper]

Hello,

It is definitely a scam. I get that every now and then. Just close the window, and if you can't, force quit the browser.

It is always a good thing to run Malwarebytes from time to time, and if you are truly concerned, ClamXAV as well.

C

 

[Derek]

Thank you both for replying....I was on E-Bay.
I will download Malwarebytes. Thanks again.

 

[honestone]

You're welcome.

Actually, Apple would never send out something like that (nor any other reputable firm). That scam message reminds me of the "Windows Support" phone calls I get from time to time. And even if I answer one of them and tell them (in a nasty manner!) that I have a Mac, they STILL call me back!

 

[GPS]

You're welcome.

Actually, Apple would never send out something like that (nor any other reputable firm). That scam message reminds me of the "Windows Support" phone calls I get from time to time. And even if I answer one of them and tell them (in a nasty manner!) that I have a Mac, they STILL call me back!

When I get those calls, I usually ask them to hold on for a moment, then say, as though I think they can't hear me, "Hey, Bob, I got a live one here. How soon can we get a team out there on the ground?"

Alternatively, I suggest they look for honest work.

 

[chrispl0]

Of course it's a scam. This is a Mac forum not Windows!

 

[BudVitoff]

Re Malwarebytes: If I'm not mistaken, their premium version (for a few bucks/month) offers some protection against identity theft that is not in their free version, or something like that. Probably worth looking into. I think they're a helluva good company!

 

[honestone]

Yes, Malwarebytes is an excellent product. What's better is ClamXav. I actually just recently purchased it (had been using demo versions), and I am glad I did.