Scammed

breannah1990 Said:

"Scammed: I have been scammed and need help getting my money back that I sent today!!"

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Troubleshooting Being Scammed:

Having been scammed, here is what to do...

A. Report this Message:

This message you speak of is no more than a scam. So, report this to Apple and the Government (if an option):

• To Apple:

Take a screenshot of that phone number/message and send it off to Apple.

Go Here: Take a Screenshot on your iPhone - Apple Support

Forward the screenshot to: reportphishing@apple.com

• To the U.S.A. Government:

(In the US. Only): Report Phishing Scam Calls at www.ftccomplaintassistant.gov

B. Learn About Avoiding Scams:

• Detect and Block Spam Phone Calls - Apple Support
• Recognize and Avoid Phishing Message, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams Apple Support

C. Consider Modifying your Crdentials:

• Modify: your login credentials (Using Both a New eMail and a New Password for each and all sites)
• Associate: a different method of payment to your account
• Enable: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

D. Deauthorize All Option:

Try Deauthorize All. You can only Deauthorize All items once every 365 days. So, you may have to wait up to a year before you can perform this.  Go Here: Authorize or Deauthorize your Computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support

E. Verify the Devices:

Verify that the devices assigned to your iCloud are your devices: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support