just got a text saying a 500.00 purchase for an apple phone was made non my apply pay account I done have apply pay? also it was in Oregon gave me and 800 # to call I just deleted and reported spam ? had a weird 212 # on the text totally a scam beware
The text message you received was a scam.
Simply block, report and delete the message.
Here is the exact phrase that most scammers use: "We have noticed some unusual activity", and in your case, the scammers used "apple phone" (not an "iPhone") in an attempt to fool you into believing their scam.
🛑 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! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian
The text message you received was a scam.
Simply block, report and delete the message.
Here is the exact phrase that most scammers use: "We have noticed some unusual activity", and in your case, the scammers used "apple phone" (not an "iPhone") in an attempt to fool you into believing their scam.
🛑 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! 👋🏼😉
Smiliñ 😎 Brian
It is a scam, good job identifying it.
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.
FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.
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Please follow the steps in this Apple Support article.
If you can't redeem your Apple Gift Card or App Store & iTunes Gift Card - Apple Support
If after reviewing the article, and following the directions in the article, you need additional assistance please follow the link below to contact official Apple Support.
Contact Apple Gift Card Support
If you receive a request for payment using Apple Cash, or If you believe you are the victim of a scam, please contact Apple Support and report it to local law enforcement.
About gift card scams - Apple Support
You may also report the scam to the FTC Complaint Assistant and to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center
Scam Text Message Claiming an Apple Pay Purchase
