I keep on getting a text saying my stolen phone was found. But it still shows are offline. I don’t want to click on the link as I am afraid it’s a scam.
edited to add - thank you for the replies. I did not click on the link
iPhone 14 Pro Max
It’s definitely a scam. The scammer wants you to click on the link which will lead you to a fake Apple website and prompt you to enter your Apple ID and Password. The scammer will then capture those credentials and remove the activation lock on your iPhone.
Axel F.
It’s definitely a scam. The scammer wants you to click on the link which will lead you to a fake Apple website and prompt you to enter your Apple ID and Password. The scammer will then capture those credentials and remove the activation lock on your iPhone.
Axel F.
Did you mark the phone as lost and then leave a contact number? If not, then likely it is the thieves who have found the number and are now phishing for more information. There is a good chance it is a scam, particularly if there is a link to an "Apple" web site. Apart from supplying the Find My app, Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen devices.
Scams (e-mail, text messages, and phone calls) are getting very good at closely imitating true Apple communications. Always be cautious. These support articles have some guidelines:
About 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
Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash --> Avoid scams when you use Apple Cash - Apple Support
Apple 'How to identify, avoid, and report phishing' video--> https://youtu.be/SR3Z3fXXjfw
This document has a list of things to do if your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen. --> If your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch is lost or stolen - Apple Support
Getting a text about found stolen phone
