Text message about unauthorized Apple account access in Florida

I received a text stating that someone was trying to use my apple account in Florida I live nowhere near Florida and wanted to know if that was possible for them?

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Original Title: Random message received

iPhone 16, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 18, 2025 9:28 AM

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KiltedTim

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Sep 18, 2025 9:42 AM in response to charmayne290

It's a scam. Block the sender and delete the message.

Do NOT respond to it in any way or use any links included in the message.

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