Suspicious message regarding a purchase from Apple Billing Department

I received this 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 855xxxxx immediately to cancel this charge.




Billing Department


Have a great day!

I DONT USE APPLE PAY


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iPhone SE, iOS 18

Posted on Jan 6, 2025 10:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 6, 2025 10:52 AM

The message is a very common scam attempt Do not interact with the message or the sender.


Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes ... - Apple Support

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