Is this Apple Account Security Alert text legit?

Apple Account Security Alert




We have detected unusual activity on your Apple ID associated with a transaction at “Apple Store - CA” for $143.95, made via Apple Pay (pre-authorization). Additionally, we observed suspicious sign-in attempts and an Apple Pay activation request.




To protect your account, these actions have been temporarily placed on hold. Please note: your photos, data, payment information, and linked cards could be at risk.




If you did not initiate this activity, we strongly recommend contacting Apple Support immediately to verify your account and prevent unauthorized charges.




📞 Call Apple Support: +1*******


🔗 Visit: Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support




Failure to act promptly may result in the charge being processed and irreversible.




Thank you for your attention to this matter.


– Apple Support Team


is this legit??


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Original Title: Text received

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 9:26 AM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2025 9:42 AM

Apple Support is not here. This is a user to user forum.


With that said, that's a known scam. There's no such thing as "Apple Pay pre-authorization". Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com and delete it. Do not call the number in the message.

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



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Jul 2, 2025 9:42 AM in response to Jeler

Apple Support is not here. This is a user to user forum.


With that said, that's a known scam. There's no such thing as "Apple Pay pre-authorization". Forward it to reportphishing@apple.com and delete it. Do not call the number in the message.

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



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