Apple Pay authorization phishing attempt

Hi. Looks like I narrowly escaped a phishing attempt today? I received an official-looking "Apple Security Alert" message stating an Apple Pay authorization attempt for $142.93 at "Apple Store - CA". If you do not recognize this purchase, contact Apple Support at ***

I did so and immediately was "helped" by "Ray" in what sounded like a call center. I didn't share any sensitive info, and delayed his request I access the Apple App on my phone, as I was driving.

I checked out my Apple account and no activity noted.

Scam, right?


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iPhone 11, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 19, 2026 12:23 PM

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Posted on Feb 19, 2026 12:38 PM

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and it’s literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s. 


Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction. 


“Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”


”To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.”


You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.

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Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.


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Feb 19, 2026 12:38 PM in response to Sdzub

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and it’s literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s. 


Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction. 


“Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”


”To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.”


You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.

FTC Complaint Assistant

FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center


Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.


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

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