Hi my phone got stolen last night and i put it on stolen mode today i got a text with the user name of apple telling me to click on this link ****
after i clicked on it my stolen iphone is no longer on my find my iphone app and find my iphone got turned off for that device in my icloud what should i do was this link really from apple?
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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15
Unfortunately, you were scammed into providing your Apple ID credentials to the thief. Apple DOES NOT send you a text message as they do not get directly involved with lost or stolen iPhones.
At this point, you need to do the following as soon as possible:
Since you inadvertently provided your Apple ID credentials, the thief now removed activation lock from your phone and there is nothing anyone here, nor Apple can do to assist you with this.
Ref: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
Unfortunately, you were scammed into providing your Apple ID credentials to the thief. Apple DOES NOT send you a text message as they do not get directly involved with lost or stolen iPhones.
At this point, you need to do the following as soon as possible:
Since you inadvertently provided your Apple ID credentials, the thief now removed activation lock from your phone and there is nothing anyone here, nor Apple can do to assist you with this.
Ref: If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support
That link was probably a scam from the thief hoping you will give info to unlock the phone for him. It may be too late, but do check this link...
If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
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