Is this an Apple Pay scam?

Three more clues (at least on the scam we received):

1. The iMessage came from outside USA (the Philippines, for us).
2. The scammer somehow made the legit apple.com URI unclickable, to get you to call the phone number instead.
3. The phone number they want you to call is not a WATS number like Apple uses, but has a Florida area code.

I was scammed by a person imitating B/A text regarding unauthorized payments. Connor (name used) pur me thru procedure to initiate Wallet - Apple Pay for $4200. It looked exactly like a text from B/A when I showed it to a bank emplyee. I changed my password and got a second call from Connor, but I then knew it was a fraud. He didn't get our money, It's still in the Wallet inmy bank. The account is restricted, but I believe I will be able to get the money back into my account after i reach Apple Cash. The 2 numbers from Connor were 1(8******0 and 1(8****6. I have photo of the initial text message from this scammer.

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Yes, I received a text message from a phone number 940-***-***9 that read the following:

Apple Pay Receipt: You have been charged $181.76 via Apple Pay at the Apple Store. If this is unknown, Contact apple support team 1(855) ***-***4

This must be a total scam. I did not even take a chance by calling it so I am just going to delete it.

You can use this link for an official number to call Apple directly.

Contact Apple Support - Apple Support

roddric wrote:

Got the same message:

Warning Message: A charge of $173.45 was made via Apple-Pay at AppleStore If this is incorrect, Contact AppleSupport 1-88***619

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Delete and ignore it, and do stay vigilant out there!

I too today March 11, 2025 received “Apple pay Charge: Your apple id has been charged with $167.43 via apple pay at the apple store. Contact support team at +1855-***-***4, If unrecognized.”

Complete SCAM and SPAM

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I got this text today - “Pay alert for Apple You can call 1 ********6 to cancel this charge. Recently, $430.50 USD was paid with Apple Pay at the "APPLE STORE" using your Apple ID.”

I checked my acct and there are no charges. It’s a SCAM to get you to call the #.

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That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and its literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s. 

Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction. 

“Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”

”To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.”

You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.

• Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.
• FTC Complaint Assistant
• FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center

Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.

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

You removed what app? What information did you disclose? You might want to review the information Apple has on the subject.

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

This is a text I recieved.

An apple pay Transaction of 108.18 at the apple store was detected. If this is incorrect Please contact support team at 833-***-****.

Best option is to check transactions on your app store account. Any accounts you have debit cards, credit cards,...etc. This is not normal to download an app from someone talking on the other end of the phone.

If you do not see any odd transactions on any of your accounts this is most likely a phishing scam.

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they have you download an app that gives them access to your phone. Then ask you to call another number for their tech support that’s when I knew I screwed myself and undid their access stuff! I better start changing passwords though I am sure!

I had the same experience. I took it a little farther and they directed me to go to the apple store and get an app called ConnectWise Control then started walking me through a log on proceedure. She said it was so I could connect to the Apple security server. All along the way I was asking questions. We even got disconnected a couple of times and she kept calling me back. It was not very long after I asked her why calls were coming in as "potential scam" the she got irrate with me and accused me of wasting her time. That was pretty rich, I told her I would quit waisting her time if she promised not to call me back and ended the call.

Just rec'd "An Apple Pay transaction of $148.84 at the Apple Store was detected. If this is unauthorized, call support team +1844-***-***4." I checked my account and nothing was charged to my account. Will block and delete.

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MacLady wrote:

Yes I got one just now... from 619-942-**** which is an Apple Pay scam number.

I dont' even use Apple Pay...

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Hello~ Then that fully proves it a scam…right?

~Katana-San~

It is a scam. Do not give scammers any money! Contact Apple at this email address: reportphishing@apple.com