today received a supposed credit card purchase from app store for "VIP Smule Magic" for $21and some cents. Never was on app store today but to void the transaction was asked for name . phone number then next page wanted address & SSN. when i read this i quite & changed my apple ID password immediately. Will apple ever ask for SSN's? took a screen shot with phone if anyone is interested .
iPhone 11 Pro, iOS 13
It is a phishing attempt. Do not respond. Do not divulge any personal or financial information. You can use the address below to forward the suspect email message, as an attachment to Apple.
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Changed bank password last night & again this morning. Will also call my bank & advise of scam email.
nothing has happened so far hope it stays that way, thanks for the comeback
after close inspection of the screen shot I took noticed a misspelled word.
WATCH OUT FOR THIS SCAM!!
I got this email too. The money has actually been taken from my bank account so check that out. Highlighting to my bank now but keep an eye on your account
Screen shot I took of scam email
Yup, definitely a scam ......
I have received same. Today, Mar 28, 2020 It says the order was placed on Mar. 29, 2020 and was shipped on Mar. 29, 2020. Never hear of the app. It's a total scam.
possible scam for apple app store purchase
