Apple Care Text - scam?

I received this text, I’m assuming it’s a scam:


Apple Cares: A charge of $139.46 was deducted from your Apple Id via Apple Pay. Call support team at 8**********75, If this was not done by you.


I’ve been an Apple customer for a long time but never gotten a message like this before so I’m assuming it’s a scam.



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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 2, 2025 12:14 PM

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Posted on Jul 3, 2025 12:42 AM

🛑 It’s a scam! ⚠️


Simply block, report and delete the message.


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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Jul 3, 2025 12:42 AM in response to ShadyPinesMa

🛑 It’s a scam! ⚠️


Simply block, report and delete the message.


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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