I just received a text message from Apple, but I am concerned that it’s spam.

Old iPhone reported lost. I just received a text message from Apple, but I am concerned that it’s spam.


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iPhone XS Max, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 19, 2022 11:34 AM

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Posted on Nov 19, 2022 11:40 AM

That is a scam. The usual purpose is to get you to "log in" to a site that looks like Apple and thereby divulge your password so they can use it to turn off Activation Lock on the stolen device

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