Streaming site virus?

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kichou114 -  
Pascattack Posted messages 797 Status Membre -
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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Pascattack Posted messages 797 Status Membre 57
 
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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Kichou114
 
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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Pascattack Posted messages 797 Status Membre 57
 
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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kichou114
 
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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Pascattack Posted messages 797 Status Membre 57
 
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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