anthajj

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Q: weird text saying my phone was located

Has anyone received a text message from odd phone numbers stating the following?

(334) 603-0533

You Iphone has been located today at 3:35PM.

Sign in with your Apple ID to view its current location. www.icloud.com.id11pro/?r=12605

Sincerely,

Apple Support

This is an automated message from Apple.

I obviously am not going to click the link, but how do i make this stop. I have received this text everyday for the past few days. HELP!!

iPhone 6s, iOS 9.3.2

Posted on Jun 9, 2016 4:32 PM

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Q: weird text saying my phone was located

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by Allan Eckert,Helpful

Allan Eckert Jun 9, 2016 4:50 PM in response to anthajj
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Jun 9, 2016 4:50 PM in response to anthajj

This is a scam

As soon as you follow those direction, the scammers have your iPhone.
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by Ferd II,Helpful

Ferd II Jun 9, 2016 4:48 PM in response to anthajj
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Jun 9, 2016 4:48 PM in response to anthajj

Anthajj,

Block the number. Block phone numbers and contacts or filter messages on your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch - Apple Support
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by anthajj,

anthajj Jun 9, 2016 4:50 PM in response to Allan Eckert
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Jun 9, 2016 4:50 PM in response to Allan Eckert

thank you. Figured not to click it.
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by rwang5,

rwang5 Jun 9, 2016 7:01 PM in response to anthajj
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Jun 9, 2016 7:01 PM in response to anthajj

In addition to what the 2 previous comments said, search up the phone number on Google. You can find a list of scams/complaints against the number and make a complaint there yourself. The provider for the number will likely terminate service to the phone with the number if you send a complaint.
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