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wstrauch Author

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Suspicious $141.60 Apple Pay charge via text message

from 757 615-**** saying my account was used at an apple store for $141.60 apple pay purchase. It could be phishing?

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Posted on Jan 29, 2025 8:49 AM

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Zachyy

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21,729 points

Posted on Jan 29, 2025 8:56 AM

That is a notorious scam attempt that has been going around for a while, do not interact with it.

Learn more: Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Let me guess..it says you paid with "Apple Pay Pre Authorization", which doesn't even exist.

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