I don’t want to be told the obvious (namely that this is a scam ——- I already know that). I want to know what steps to take in order to prevent this message from appearing on my Safari browser (on my iPhone 12 mini).
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Original Title: Fake virus alert scam iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12 mini, iOS 18
Posted on Jul 16, 2025 1:08 AM
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Jul 16, 2025 9:58 AM in response to Louis_Lobo
It doesn’t happen while I’m using the phone.
it only happens while the phone is charging at night, with my 3rd party alarm clock being prominently displayed (I have it like this so that I can be sure that it will wake me up at the necessary time.
But my concern is, is that while the alert is covering the alarm clock screen, I wonder if this will prevent the alarm from sounding.
BTW, I don’t actually know for sure if this has anything to do with Safari. The alert could conceivably be a stand alone message notification.
Jul 16, 2025 7:13 PM in response to Louis_Lobo
Ok, thank you. I’m looking into possibly finding a different alarm clock app.
I used to use the onboard version many years ago however, Apple has changed it over time and made it not so user friendly at this point. For example I believe in order to set an alarm you also have to agree to become actively involved in monitoring your bedtime and wake up times each and every day.
I couldn’t care less about tracking that nonsense. It makes as much sense as counting my steps.
Jul 16, 2025 7:45 PM in response to Louis_Lobo
Louis_Lobo wrote:
I used to use the onboard version many years ago however, Apple has changed it over time and made it not so user friendly at this point. For example I believe in order to set an alarm you also have to agree to become actively involved in monitoring your bedtime and wake up times each and every day.
You must be referring to the Sleep Schedule in the Health app. You certainly do not need to use that to set an alarm on your phone with the default Clock app. I use the alarm frequently and nothing is monitoring my sleep schedule, it does not even know when I go to bed. The only thing that happens is an alarm will go off for the time I set. I also use the alarm for other things as well that have nothing to do with waking up in the morning.
Set an alarm in Clock on iPhone - Apple Support
Jul 16, 2025 5:30 AM in response to Louis_Lobo
Stop visiting the site that is giving you the pop up.
Jul 16, 2025 5:34 AM in response to Louis_Lobo
Here's a tip. The particular website that you were visiting when the message appeared was paid to display the scam message that you are seeing.
Jul 16, 2025 10:42 AM in response to Louis_Lobo
If you already determined the problem is unrelated to Safari you might be better off starting a new Discussion. In the meantime try removing that third party alarm clock.
How do I stop fake virus alert scam message appearing on my iPhone Safari browser?