is this message genuine?

i lost my phone three weeks ago. today i received this text:

(my name)

Your lost iPhone has been connected to internet.

Check exact location

Apple inc

usually i wouldn’t believe these things but i’m wondering how they would’ve gotten my full name if it’s not a genuine message from apple?

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Posted on Jan 4, 2021 7:05 AM

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kb1951

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Jan 4, 2021 7:07 AM in response to inespatrick

Scam message. Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones.

KiltedTim

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Jan 4, 2021 7:09 AM in response to inespatrick

That's a phishing message sent by the thief who has your phone.

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