How to verify the legitimacy of an Apple Pay transaction alert text and phone number

I got a text titled Apple Pay Transaction Alert asking me to call Support Desk at *** Is this legit?



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Original Title: Am I Being Scammed?

Posted on Mar 5, 2026 11:54 AM

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Posted on Mar 5, 2026 12:04 PM

It’s a scam.

Simply block, report and delete the message.


Apple will never send you a text message about Pay‼️⚠️


Important:
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 social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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Mar 5, 2026 12:04 PM in response to JBApl

It’s a scam.

Simply block, report and delete the message.


Apple will never send you a text message about Pay‼️⚠️


Important:
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 social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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