I'm getting calls of unauthorized charges on my apple account. What do I do ?

I'm getting calls about unauthorized billings to my Apple account. What do I do to protect my account?


iPhone 8, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 6, 2023 2:33 PM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2023 2:39 PM

I have never heard of Apple calling about that. It is therefore likely phishing.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


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


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


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


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Jan 6, 2023 2:39 PM in response to BFO--793

I have never heard of Apple calling about that. It is therefore likely phishing.


Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. Here are some guidelines:


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


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


Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw


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