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iOS and macOS users have recently reported receiving random calendar events with “real RayBan sales” notifications, without actually receiving any event invitations. This is a new spamming technique that takes advantage of a loophole in Apple’s iCloud calendar service, automatically sending calendar notifications to iOS and macOS users without the need for an email address. By responding to these spam invitations, the user acknowledges the presence of an active email address, leading to more spam. However, there is a way to reject or delete these alerts secretly and prevent future notifications.
How to Secretly Decline iCloud Calendar Alerts
To remove the events without alerting the spammer, follow these steps:
- Open the Calendar app and then tap on “Calendars,” “Edit,” and “Add calendar” in your iCloud calendar list.
- Create a new calendar named “remove me” or any other name that stands out among other calendars.
- Now shift the spam calendar vocabulary to the new calendar you created. Select the concerned appointment using the calendar app, and tap on the “ > ” available on the calendar bar, then choose the new calendar. Repeat this step for all events in the spam calendar.
- Return to the calendar list and click on “>” next to the newly created calendar. Scroll down and choose the “delete calendar” option to remove all the event invitations.
This method will remove all calendar event invitations without notifying the spammer of your email address’s existence.
How to Block Future iCloud Calendar Alerts
To prevent future alerts, follow these steps:
- Sign in to your account on icloud.com using your Apple ID and password.
- Click on the gear icon (settings) in the bottom left corner of the iCloud calendar app and select “Preferences.”
- Click on the “Advanced” tab and change the invitation setting for “Receive invites to events corresponding to” from “In-app notifications” to “Email to” and enter your email address.
This will block all future spam invites and allow your spam filter to work effectively. The changes made here will also sync between iOS and macOS devices.
Apple has introduced a new feature that allows users to report spam calendar invites as unwanted advertising. By reporting them through icloud.com, these invites will be removed from your calendar, and Apple will investigate the senders.
Latest FAQs
Q1. Why am I receiving spam calendar invites on my iOS or macOS device?
A. Spammers are taking advantage of a loophole in Apple’s iCloud calendar service that allows them to send calendar notifications to iCloud calendar users without an email address. Avoid clicking on these invitations and always delete them from your calendar.
Q2. Can I report spam calendar invites?
A. Yes, you can report these spam invitations through iCloud.com. Report the sender’s email address using the option “Report unwanted messages,” and Apple will investigate it for further action.