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Does Apple send text messages?

Does apple send text messages about photos being deleted? I keep getting text messages saying 17 photos deleted and 24 photos deleted and it provides a link. I am afraid to click on the link. Are these valid messages from Apple? Thanks!

iPhone 12, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 19, 2021 9:46 AM

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I gather, from your post, that these are text messages and not notifications. Apple will never send you text messages related to your deleted photos. Are those messages coming in from an unknown phone number? If YES then it is a phishing related text whereby you are prompted to click on the link and then log in with your Apple ID and Password (on a fake Apple Site) to capture the information. Just delete those text messages. Please see more general information below-

All about scams and phishing -

Beware of ➔ Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to ➔ Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams ➔  Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.


Axel F.


Posted on Jun 19, 2021 9:57 AM

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Jun 19, 2021 9:57 AM in response to susieo24

I gather, from your post, that these are text messages and not notifications. Apple will never send you text messages related to your deleted photos. Are those messages coming in from an unknown phone number? If YES then it is a phishing related text whereby you are prompted to click on the link and then log in with your Apple ID and Password (on a fake Apple Site) to capture the information. Just delete those text messages. Please see more general information below-

All about scams and phishing -

Beware of ➔ Phishing & Other Suspicious Emails 

Know how to ➔ Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store 

Avoid phishing emails, fake 'virus' alerts, phony support calls, and other scams ➔  Use these tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you think your Apple ID has been compromised.


Axel F.


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