Is this a scam?

My phone was stolen a few weeks ago and I got this text message from


“noreply@a***e.co”


”Apple Support 


Dear Customer,


We have tried to contact you by phone without success.


Do you have a lost or stolen iPhone 14 Pro?


If you are the owner of this iPhone, please reply: (YES)


Sincerely.


Copyright © 2023 Apple ”


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iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on May 19, 2023 12:28 PM

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Posted on May 26, 2024 10:39 AM

Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones, so you know that the message was not from Apple.


This is a scam that is trying to trick you into providing personal details so the bad buys....and girls....can get into your phone.


Ignore and delete the message. Expect more messages, including threats. Ignore and delete them.


You won't ever see the phone again, but at least you can frustrate the bad people by keeping the phone unusable to them.

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May 26, 2024 10:39 AM in response to Alish451

Apple does not get involved with lost or stolen phones, so you know that the message was not from Apple.


This is a scam that is trying to trick you into providing personal details so the bad buys....and girls....can get into your phone.


Ignore and delete the message. Expect more messages, including threats. Ignore and delete them.


You won't ever see the phone again, but at least you can frustrate the bad people by keeping the phone unusable to them.

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