Scam Apple Pay charge notification text message

Hi, thanks for the reminder. That scam will be 2 years old in August. Consider yourself lucky you just got it for the first time. I get it 3 or 4 times a week sometimes.

Here’s somethings members can do if they receive a similar text or email.

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

It’s a scam.

Simply block, report and delete the message.

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

Some key points in a scam:

1. The messages never mentioned you by name (they don’t know it).
2. Suspicious accusations (claiming you have registered a $143.95 payment attempt).
3. Threatens to "perform a routine confirmation" or other urgent excuse in an attempt to get a reaction with "please call" their phony number.
4. Never click an unsolicited link. This directs you to a scammer who is (most likely) working in an organized scam call center in another country.

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! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian

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

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Change your Apple Account password - Apple Support

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