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User profile for user: CHIJMES
CHIJMES Author
User level: Level 1
4 points

Does apple sent text messages?

My iphone 7 was stolen on 18 June 2017 in Johor Bahru and I have accepted the fact that i will never see it again. I have changed my passwords of all my emails and apple ID.


User uploaded fileThen on 1 July 2017, i received a text message from 'Apple' [tel: +1 (202) 579-3595] that my Apple ID has been used to log in, and asked me to validate it. The message started with 'Dear Grace', then to 'Dear Grace Ling', then to 'Dear Kumz', to 'Dear Selvakkumari K. Periasamy' (whoever that is).


At this point, i am skeptical of clicking on the link provided (obviously). I just wanted to know if the number from 'Apple' is legit. Comments?

Posted on Aug 2, 2017 5:44 AM

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