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be on the look out for scammers! I did not call the number and plz don’t call!



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Posted on Nov 4, 2026 11:33 AM

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Posted on Nov 4, 2026 11:42 AM

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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Nov 4, 2026 11:42 AM in response to laurin276

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

Nov 4, 2026 11:41 AM in response to laurin276

Not unusual. You would never call a number in an email/message anyway, or from a phone call, that could result in an account being compromised through any information you give them.. You would only use known contact information to respond to a company and for Apple that is here:

https://support.apple.com/en-us/106932?choose-your-country-or-region=united-states


That pertains to every phishing message and not just those that claim to be from Apple. That includes Banks and phone contacts from Government agencies such as the many Social Security scams.

https://support.apple.com/en-us/102568



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