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FMIP - i received a text supposedly from Apple Support

FMIP - I received a text supposedly from Apple Support that my iPhone has been found. Sends a link to sign in to my apple ID. I did not sign in, curious if this is legit. I already bought a new phone, but I really want the pictures back that my icloud didn't store :( #hopefulitsreal

iPhone XS

Posted on Mar 13, 2020 1:51 PM

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Posted on Mar 13, 2020 1:56 PM

It is a scam as stedman1 says.


FYI:


See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759



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Mar 13, 2020 1:56 PM in response to Mom_Mum_Mommy_Momma_Mama_MAAA

It is a scam as stedman1 says.


FYI:


See If you see apple.com/bill, itunes.com/bill, or an unfamiliar charge on your statement https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201382

 

See Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201679

 

For scam related information from Apple including reporting scams to Apple see Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204759



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