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Scammed into sending gift cards via apple app

I was sent a text that an unautorized purchase was made from my apple account and I was to contact them, which showed to be apple support. They had me to send them gift cards for $100 each several times in order to get the amount refunded. I realized too late that I was being scammed and I want to get the money refunded from apple


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iPhone 12 Pro

Posted on Aug 30, 2023 6:21 PM

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Posted on Aug 30, 2023 6:52 PM

See the information in About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support including the following:

If you believe you're the victim of a scam involving Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or Apple Store Gift Cards, you can call Apple at 800-275-2273 (U.S.) and say "gift cards" when prompted.

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If you're approached to use the cards for any other payment, you could very likely be the target of a scam and should immediately report it to your local police department as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.


Note that there is no mention of a refund.

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Aug 30, 2023 6:52 PM in response to appesmart

See the information in About Gift Card Scams - Official Apple Support including the following:

If you believe you're the victim of a scam involving Apple Gift Cards, App Store & iTunes Gift Cards, or Apple Store Gift Cards, you can call Apple at 800-275-2273 (U.S.) and say "gift cards" when prompted.

and

If you're approached to use the cards for any other payment, you could very likely be the target of a scam and should immediately report it to your local police department as well as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) at reportfraud.ftc.gov.


Note that there is no mention of a refund.

Aug 31, 2023 12:39 AM in response to appesmart

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

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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

 

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To keep your Apple ID account secure, see the following Apple articles: 

See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your iPhone or iPad – Apple Support (UK)

 

Delete suspicious content from your devices

Delete suspicious content from your devices – Apple Support (UK)


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.

 

Personal Safety User Guide -> Personal Safety User Guide – Apple Support (UK)


Manage and use your Apple ID -> Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


(if you haven't already done this) Two-factor authentication for Apple ID -> Two-factor authentication for Apple ID - Apple Support


Change your Apple ID password -> Change your Apple ID password - Apple Support

  • Create a strong password for your Apple ID, It is best if your password consists of eight or more characters and include upper and lowercase letters, and at least one number. You can also add extra characters and punctuation marks to make your password even stronger. 
  • Never provide your password, passcode, security questions, verification codes, recovery key or any other account security details to anyone else. Apple will never ask you for this information.

 

Then see this Apple article: What to do after you change your Apple ID or password

What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support


Never jailbroken your iPhone.




 

Scammed into sending gift cards via apple app

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