Cyber criminals generate revenue by scaring and tricking unsuspecting users into calling fake 'tech support' and paying for services that are not required. Be aware, however, that this is a scam - your device is probably secure. They then supposedly receive instructions about how to resolve the issue. 'iPhone Has Been Locked' states that users' iPhones are locked due to 'illegal activity' and encourages them to immediately contact Apple's tech support via a telephone number (' +1-85') provided. Most PUPs are also designed to record user-system information and deliver intrusive advertisements. Research shows that users typically visit deceptive sites inadvertently - they are redirect by intrusive advertisements (delivered by other rogue sites) or potentially unwanted programs (PUPs), which infiltrate systems without permission.
It is very similar to to Your Mac Is Infected With 3 Viruses, Please Call Apple Support, and many others. 'iPhone Has Been Locked' is a fake error message displayed by various malicious sites. How to remove iPhone Has Been Locked from Mac?
