Is this a phishing attempt?

Got text from "Apple" security alert

we have noticed that your Apple ID was recently used at apple store. contact support at 1-8**-***-**38

is this Apple support number or scam

[Edited by Moderator]

iPhone 11, iOS 17

Posted on Oct 15, 2024 9:45 AM

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Dec 4, 2024 10:39 AM in response to Tigger6027

I think this is a scam.

You are correct.

Katana-San

Level 9

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Dec 19, 2024 12:39 PM in response to lkrupp

Hello~ Exactly!! I view everything as a scam until I can prove otherwise…sad but true. There is money to be made by these criminals and they will get only better at this. Take care.