Who called from (800) 275-2273?

High risk · Real business line — commonly spoofed · Toll-free (US/Canada) · Apple Support (AppleCare)

This is Apple's legitimate toll-free support number (800-APL-CARE). However, multiple reports confirm that scammers actively spoof this number to impersonate Apple support and trick users into revealing account credentials or payment information. If you received an unsolicited call from this number claiming a security issue, it was almost certainly spoofed.

Advice: Never give personal or payment info to unsolicited callers. If concerned about your Apple account, hang up and call Apple directly using a number from apple.com.

What the reports say

• 800-275-2273 is confirmed as Apple's official AppleCare support line — Apple Support Community (discussions.apple.com)
• Multiple reports of scam calls using this legitimate number, with callers falsely claiming security compromises to devices/iCloud accounts — Cook County Sheriff Illinois, Facebook community reports, MacFinesse, BBB Scam Tracker, JustAnswer
• Users explicitly advised to call the real Apple support at this number if they receive phishing texts about Apple security — Facebook Crivitz WI Links community
• Scammers use this valid Apple number to increase credibility when impersonating tech support — MacFinesse article on AppleCare Tech Support scam

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AI-synthesized from public reports — informational only, not a background check or an accusation of any individual. Caller ID can be spoofed.