I received a text stating that my Apple ID was being used to make a purchase of $145.99 and asked if that was me. I called a number that I was told was Apple Support to deny the charge. Like an idiot i called but did not confirm any personal data. Is my account compromised and if so, what should i do now?
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iPhone 15, iOS 18
Hello Lakegirl2025,
You are perfectly safe if you communicated no personal data, in particular your Apple Account (Apple ID) password. Out of an abundance of caution and if it will make you feel better, you could change your Apple Account password.
Also, delete the text and, if prompted, report it as junk.
Hello Lakegirl2025,
You are perfectly safe if you communicated no personal data, in particular your Apple Account (Apple ID) password. Out of an abundance of caution and if it will make you feel better, you could change your Apple Account password.
Also, delete the text and, if prompted, report it as junk.
This is one of many phishing scams around.
If there is a suspected payment card fraud happening, the charge is blocked until and unless you authorize payment. There’s no countdown to irreversible payment, and various other falsehoods and errors with that phishing.
Assuming you did not provide any information, you’ll get more SMS spam and more phishing.
Otherwise, nothing to do, nothing happened.
Is my Apple Account compromised after receiving a suspicious text and calling an unknown number?
