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Received a concerning message

just received a message on my iPad that my Apple ID and phone number are being used for iMessage on a new iPhone I don’t know of a new iPhone it would be using it please help and advise

who is besides my self is using my info on messenger?

Posted on Nov 21, 2021 12:51 AM

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Posted on Nov 21, 2021 12:55 AM

if you use their appleID manage page Manage and use your Apple ID - Apple Support


then you can see if you are just being targeted by phishing attacks

Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store - Apple Support

and

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support (IE)


if new devices have been added then remove them, change your password

and enable Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support

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Nov 21, 2021 3:30 AM in response to Appleteddy402

I got the same message on all devices except my iPad tonight, saying that my Apple ID and phone number were being used on a new iPad. Since there isn't any new iPad listed on my Apple ID, I have Two-Factor Authentication enabled and the message didn't appear on my iPad, I'm assuming that - for some reason - my iPad has just re-registered itself for iMessage.

It might be that Apple is currently doing some behind-the-scenes work on fixing iMessage registrations that can cause this message...

Received a concerning message

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