Got a text about a subscription, is it a scam?

I got the below text yesterday and would like to know if it is a scam.

A monthly subscription charge of $138.34 was made using Apple Pay at Apple Store. If unrecognized by you, Call +1855-*******support team.



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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Mar 7, 2025 5:07 AM

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Posted on Mar 7, 2025 5:09 AM

That is a phishing attempt by scammers hoping you’ll provide personal and financial information so they can use your information fraudulently.


Banks prevent charges from going through and you have to call them to OK the transaction. Merchants never hold transactions. Only banks have the right to stop a transaction. Banks do not alert you the way the scammers are attempting to scare you into doing what they want.


Block the sender, report as junk and delete the text or email.


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



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Mar 7, 2025 5:09 AM in response to jesel160

That is a phishing attempt by scammers hoping you’ll provide personal and financial information so they can use your information fraudulently.


Banks prevent charges from going through and you have to call them to OK the transaction. Merchants never hold transactions. Only banks have the right to stop a transaction. Banks do not alert you the way the scammers are attempting to scare you into doing what they want.


Block the sender, report as junk and delete the text or email.


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



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