Unethical “Apple Support” practice

https://support.apple.com is a valid Apple link but your initial post clearly indicates you were not dealing with Apple when you were scammed. I think you saw a link https://support.apple.com and assumed it went to Apple. It is easy for a scammer to make such a link point to some other location. Try this link https://support.apple.com

FWIW, your first link takes me to the link that the OP posted.

https://support.apple.com/apple-id

I am on an iPad using Safari running iOS 13.3

Something really strange is going on. When I tap on the second link that you posted, it takes me here.

https://www.google.com/

First, you do not contact Apple support about phishing - simply follow the instructions here (that is sending them an email):

https://www.apple.com/ca/legal/more-resources/phishing/

So, it is obvious you were scammed.

You did not tell us what phone number you called. That is very important.

And, Apple would NEVER ask for a fake (or real) Apple Cash debit. The scammers were smart asking for a debit because you have no protection using debit - your only protection with a bank is using a credit card.

So, it is also important to find out exactly what steps were taken, all info regarding how/what you told your bank, etc, etc.

After that, contact your bank. Then contact the police and file a report. Then file a complaint with IC3, an internet crime complaint center run by the FBI:

https://www.ic3.gov/complaint/splash.aspx

I would like to add this option if you have not already done it.

If you have an issue with a transaction open Wallet>tap on the card used>tap on the transaction (photo 1)>tap on the amount (photo 2)>look for a report an issue link. (photo 3)

photo 1 - select the transaction

photo 2 - click the amount

photo 3 - click the link

“At the time I had NO reason to doubt them since I did call the Apple Support # directly.”

Unfortunately, you did not call Apple. If you provided financial information to the criminals you called, contact your bank immediately.

That does not sound like you were talking to Apple. Apple does not require "fake cash debits". What telephone number did you call?

If you are in the US call (800) MYAPPLE and have them verify this. Outside US use these numbers:

Contact Apple for support and service - Apple Support

Can you provide the link you used? You definitely were not talking to Apple. Report it as a scam to your financial institution.

Try the last link which takes you elsewhere but the link looks valid and exactly the same as the first link.

When I click on the second link it takes me to Twitter. The last link opens Google home page?

OK. I got it.