Potential phishing text with suspicious Apple ID login alert

I received this today. The phone number looks suspicious but the text itself doesn’t. I did not click on the link. Legit or no?

[Apple ID: Suspicious Login Alert]   




                            




Your Apple ID has been flagged for unusual payment activity (Case ID: 5*******8). A recent charge attempt of $521.63 through Apple Pay — originating from Orlando, FL — could not be verified against your known devices or previous transactions. To protect you from potential fraud, the charge has been paused, and your Apple Pay access has been temporarily disabled while our team conducts a verification.








If this purchase was authorized, no action is necessary and the transaction will process as scheduled. If not, please contact Apple Support immediately to review and secure your account.








Apple Support: 1-8*****2




Billing Assistance: apple.com/orderstatus








We appreciate your attention to this matter. Your trust and account safety remain our top priorities.








Stay safe,




Apple Security Team



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Original Title: phishing text

iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 15, 2025 7:05 AM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2025 7:08 AM

Hello!


Spam. Apple will never text you, unless you initiate a support conversation with them in iMessages via the Apple Support website or app. So you getting a random message is a scam attempt. Report it as junk and delete it. Take care!

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