Text message verification

I have just been asked to verify my apple account via a text message to my mobile phone. it says if i don't verify my account it will be deleted. The number for "iTunes" is +44 48 8637. Is this a phishing scam?

iPhone 5s, iOS 9.2

Posted on Jan 17, 2016 5:53 AM

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Jan 17, 2016 6:24 AM in response to channi_1

Without detailed information no one can determine it is phishing or not.

But I think that it is most likely a phichiing scam, especially if it says "Dear customer." or something like that.

The mail from Apple related to your Apple ID say "Dear XXXXX", where XXXXX is the name you registered for your Apple ID.

Here is a link for a guideline from Apple

Identifying fraudulent "phishing" email - Apple Support


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