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I just got this text message scam. How is it possible for them to know I have an iphone I didn’t click the link
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iPhone 12, iOS 14
The scammers have absolutely no idea that you have an iPhone, or anything else about, unless you divulged that information. There are a billion or more Apple devices in circulation, so the chances of the scammer contacting at least one person with an Apple device is very good.
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.
If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355
The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store
The scammers have absolutely no idea that you have an iPhone, or anything else about, unless you divulged that information. There are a billion or more Apple devices in circulation, so the chances of the scammer contacting at least one person with an Apple device is very good.
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.
If you provided your Apple ID and password at the bogus site, change your password immediately.
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201355
The links below have information to help identify fraudulent emails.
Identifying legitimate emails from the iTunes Store
Phishing scam
