How can I tell if a text claiming to be from Apple is fraudulent?

FYI

*APPLE APPROVAL NOTICE*

"We have noticed that your Apple icloud id was recenty used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have place those request on hold. Your Photos data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 (**********8l immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department

and the https:// to apple support.

now I know the number is not correct and the syntax and verbiage is a bit out of rhythm.

This appeared on my iPhone as text from it********y@gmail.com

But this is new to me and I wanted to tell everyone that those scammers are still out there continuing to use this approach to access your banking and financials.

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