I received a text saying my iPhone 14 is trying to pay with Apple Pay in China

Received a text saying my iPhone14 is trying to pay with Apple pay in China. Text is from ***. I assume is fraudulent but dropping here to be sure.

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iPhone 14, iOS 17

Posted on Nov 1, 2023 1:46 PM

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Nov 1, 2023 1:54 PM in response to kcarlsonatx

Those texts are a common scam. They most likely want you to call a number and give them your Apple ID and Password, which would allow them to lock you out of your device, or even give them your financial details.

sberman

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Nov 1, 2023 1:52 PM in response to kcarlsonatx

See this article.

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

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