Received a text message, informing me to recover my Apple ID by 03/09. I did not request to recover mine Apple ID recovery.

Received a text message :

You can now reset your Apple ID password at apple.com/recover.

Be sure to do this before 03/09.


i did not have problem logging in via Apple ID. Why am I receiving this text message?

iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Aug 27, 2023 12:20 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Aug 27, 2023 3:25 AM

Why am I receiving this text message?

Look like scam / phishing.


See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - 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

⤵️

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.1


If you receive a suspicious FaceTime call or link to a FaceTime call in Messages or Mail, please email a screenshot of the call information or link to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com.


How to report suspicious emails, messages, and calls

  • If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.1
  • If you receive a suspicious FaceTime call (for example, from what looks like a bank or financial institution), email a screenshot of the call information to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com. To find the call information, open FaceTime and tap the More Info button  next to the suspicious call.
  • If you receive a suspicious link to a FaceTime call in Messages or Mail, email a screenshot of the link to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com. The screenshot should include the phone number or email address that sent the link.
  • To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to abuse@icloud.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through Messages, tap Report Junk under the message. You can also block unwanted messages and calls.
  • Report scam phone calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.


After you reported, remove the text message, and see -> Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

Similar questions

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Aug 27, 2023 3:25 AM in response to Nsbeng

Why am I receiving this text message?

Look like scam / phishing.


See the following Apple articles:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - 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

⤵️

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.1


If you receive a suspicious FaceTime call or link to a FaceTime call in Messages or Mail, please email a screenshot of the call information or link to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com.


How to report suspicious emails, messages, and calls

  • If you receive a suspicious email that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please forward it to reportphishing@apple.com.1
  • If you receive a suspicious FaceTime call (for example, from what looks like a bank or financial institution), email a screenshot of the call information to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com. To find the call information, open FaceTime and tap the More Info button  next to the suspicious call.
  • If you receive a suspicious link to a FaceTime call in Messages or Mail, email a screenshot of the link to reportfacetimefraud@apple.com. The screenshot should include the phone number or email address that sent the link.
  • To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious emails that you receive in your iCloud.com, me.com, or mac.com Inbox, send them to abuse@icloud.com.
  • To report spam or other suspicious messages that you receive through Messages, tap Report Junk under the message. You can also block unwanted messages and calls.
  • Report scam phone calls to the Federal Trade Commission (U.S. only) at reportfraud.ftc.gov or to your local law enforcement agency.


After you reported, remove the text message, and see -> Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Clear the history and cookies from Safari on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Received a text message, informing me to recover my Apple ID by 03/09. I did not request to recover mine Apple ID recovery.

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.