How to identify phishing alerts on my Apple device?

This is the alert. Is there active phishing I should know about?


“6566 Apple alert,Your Apple id was recently used at 'APPLE STORE' for 1370.05  paid by Apple Pay, if it's not you call 1(80*) ***-**62, to cancel this charge.”



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iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 2, 2025 10:18 AM

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Apr 2, 2025 10:27 AM in response to WaddyTiii

It’s a scam. Banks don’t alert you like that. The text you received is the opposite.


No, Apple Pay does not alert you about a purchase.


Banks do exactly the opposite of what the fraudulent text says. Banks stop fraudulent charges and ask if you want the charge to go through. Safety first, stop the transaction.


The text is the opposite. Hey we just put through a charge we suspect is fraudulent, contact us to stop the fraudulent charge.


Do you see the difference?

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