Messages & accounts
“Read me the Apple code.”
A supposed Apple support agent says a code will stop an account attack. A genuine code can be triggered by someone else and does not authenticate the caller.
What they want
Your account verification code or approval of an unexpected sign-in.
YOUR NEXT MOVE
Check through another route.
Do not share the code. End the call and contact Apple through the Support app or support.apple.com. Apple Support does not ask for your account password or verification codes.
Already responded?
Stop contact and ask someone you trust for help. If you paid or exposed account details, contact the affected service through its official channel.
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