Fraud text as Apple Billing

Yea i got the exact same text message with the exact same dollar amount. ($143.95). This was last week. Now just 5 minutes ago i got another attempt with (($169.95). Same thing.

You’re welcome. I hope you have a great day!

Thank you for creating your original post. I’m sure this will benefit other members of the community as well. 👍

Yes, I got two of them one minute apart. It’s a phishing attempt. The sender is a scammer.

Apple does not send texts and especially not from an Outlook account.

If you ever have a doubt about a text, call Apple at 1-800-MY-APPLE and they can confirm anything sent. Please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.

You may also report the scam to the FTC Complaint Assistant.

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Same text, same dollar amount except mine added used at apple store california. I don't have apple pay set up so that was a big red flag along with the sender-a lengthy asian type name @email. com 100% a scam

This is the text that I have received.

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 877***9*** immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department : Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Have a great day!

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I also received this text and I thought it might be fishing but good to confirm and to share with others

I’m glad it helped.

I just got the exact same text the amount is the same and all!

Yup, very much a scam attempt. Do not interact with the message or the sender.

I’ve received 2 of these over the past couple months. One of them was this morning and I immediately checked my charges to be sure this time. The ironic thing is both times I’ve received them, if also been sent a verified email from Apple telling me to make sure my accounts are all safe and add double verification and backup contacts as well for added security. I did google the number that was provided in the text and it’s not showing to be an Apple number either. Plus the text phone number starts with +63 which also verifies it’s not Apple since Apple is based in the U.S.

I would keep an eye on verbiage as well, they might be “smart” but if you look closely at how things are spelled or worded then you can tell it’s someone trying to steal your information.

That same text has been circulated since August. Millions have probably received it. If just 1/10 of 1% responded, that’s 1000 compromised accounts. It’s strictly a numbers game.

Thanks for the fraud update I received 2 messages today and almost called the number. Something just felt odd so I looked up to see if anyone else received the same. Thanks again for posting this

Thanks for the info guys! I’ve receiving this same message 4 for about 2 weeks now!! What gets me is that they don’t even change their wording!

I got it today. The same amount from Apple CA