Suspicious Apple iCloud text scam

Just recieved the following text this morning. The phishers are getting real good apparently.this can’t possibly be real in any sense of normal communication from Apple. I blocked the number and deleted/reported the text:

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 8******3 immediately to cancel this charge.

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