Apple Approval Notice text message scam

Nppdchaplain wrote:

I called the number but the guys English was so bad I could not understand him. He started asking questions so I hung up.

Calling back means your number is worth more to call again, and worth more to sell.

LeviBlue wrote:

I just got this so they are still at it…

Scammers will be at it for the foreseeable future. For decades, and longer.

Scamming is a business.

Adjusting and changing their scams as their response rates and profits rise and fall, and inventing new scams, too.

Akhterali wrote:

Recently i was hacked by the same notice, so guys just careful, don’t reply to this notice just delete it

regard

hacked? It is email spam just like the other scams you will see, such as those fake FedEx package delivery notices and those that claim you have a virus so you will call a fake tech support number or fall for some subscription service. Nothing to do with you being hacked.

nettiez123 wrote:

I just received another one of these messages! I am going to delete and report! Tuesday, March 25, 2025

You, and thousands or millions of others, too.

This campaign will continue for the foreseeable future, with adjustments and new variants intended to maintain the profitability of the business sending this scam spam, and will new recipients being added to the scam.

Usually sent from botnets using compromised accounts, or from faked senders, or both, and referencing phone numbers that will vary.

1403 Apple alert,Your Apple id was recently used at 'APPLE STORE' for 1303.38  paid by Apple Pay, if it's not you call 1(******6, to cancel this charge. These scams are getting worse everyday. I hope this helps out a lot of people who fall for this 🥺

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glossolaliac wrote:

Received this message today, 4.9.25, so it's still circulating.

It and variations will continue circulating for the foreseeable future, decades, and variations will outlast all of us.

Demarionmoss22 (sub-contributor #211?)

There is nearly 110% fraud phishing scam and identity theft

possibilities; awaiting unsuspecting visitors, who give these

fake notice contacts: Facts they could then use against You.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

//support.apple.com/en-us/102568

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 88867***** immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department : Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Have a great day!

can Apple security do something please?

If only someone can figure out how to stop all unwanted spam texts…….

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nottemare wrote:

This is what I got. I called and he asked for my ID and first and last name and I hesitated, we got disconnected so he called me right back, from NJ. That's when I got nervous. I've dealt with Apple support and even though he was patient something felt off. I started checking the account attached to the Apple Pay. Which I should have done first. I'm not seeing any charges.

Did you give him your Apple ID? If so, you may want to look at this article:

If you think your Apple Account has been compromised - Apple Support

Nulll_ wrote:

this scam is still happening…

This particular billing scam is utter word salad (see my reply above), but it certainly works.

Variations of billing scams have been ongoing for decades, if not centuries.

The “pervert” and various other sextortion scams are also common.

Lots of “you have (3) viruses!” scams, too.

Some very few of many frauds: Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Lots more scams: https://reddit.com/r/scams

This is the text that I received twice this morning; by 2 different email servers, Gmail & Outlook

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 8*******017 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department :  Official Apple Supportbilling

Have a great day!

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just got this message again today:

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 8*****19 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department :  Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Have a great day!

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Received this just now… searched and found your similar post. Hopefully Apple can use the links to better service and protect their services. Your financial institutions also strive to protect their customers from fraud.

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 *****377 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department : Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Have a great day!

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Hello~ Click on below and read and review…

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

We must do our part as well. Take care.

~Katana-San~

I recently received this message via my IPhone: Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 80******1 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department:Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Have a great day!

Is this message real? Is this phishing?

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