Streaming site virus?

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Hello,

I was trying to find a movie to watch with my family on a streaming site. I often use these sites to watch my TV series and have no real problems on my computer. But when I clicked on the link on my iPhone to go to the site, a white error message popped up telling me that I had malware that could compromise my information, credit card, Facebook, etc., and that I needed to call a number to resolve this. I called the number (no way to speak to someone in French), and the lady told me it was a very dangerous virus and that I could resolve it online for $80 with an agent... anyway, I refused. I'll go see someone in person at Apple, but in the meantime, I'm a bit scared to use my iPhone. Has anyone else had this issue?
Thank you very much

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1 answer

  1. It was definitely a scam! Don't worry, your security is not compromised and neither are your information!

    It is still practically impossible (I just don't want to say completely) to install a virus on your iPhone unless someone physically accesses it!
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    Best regards, Pascal.
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    1. And is it dangerous if, out of innocence, I gave my email address? But nothing else, no password or any card number of course.
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    2. If you use the same password as on the streaming site (if necessary), maybe. Otherwise, there’s no problem!

      However, they may send you ads or try scamming you again!
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    3. I didn't have to use a password since it was a site I never usually visited, unable to find the movie on my usual site, so I don't think there's a problem then... and I will be careful if I ever receive ads or anything else, thank you very much for the quick response, it's very kind.
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    4. Wonderful! If there is anything else, don't hesitate to ask new questions! If the topic is closed, I would just ask you to display it as "Resolved" :)
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