Received text from 731-377-**** saying an apple pay transaction of
$157.53 at the apple store was detected and to call 844-569-****. I
don't use apple pay so think this is a scam. I am not going to call the
number, but wondering who or if I should call apple to confirm?
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iPhone 11, iOS 18
Yes. It's a common scam doing the rounds. Apple will never send such messages. Do not call the number do not engage the with message in any way.
You can block the sender, and delete the message.
Yes. It's a common scam doing the rounds. Apple will never send such messages. Do not call the number do not engage the with message in any way.
You can block the sender, and delete the message.
No need to call Apple. Read the article posted below.
https://9to5mac.com/2025/04/02/iphone-farms-sending-more-than-100000-scam-imessages-per-day/
The internet is literally lawless and there’s little the legal system, much less Apple, can do about it. You just need to be vigilant in your use and not click on stuff like this.
No, banks do not alert you about a purchase.
Banks do exactly the opposite of what the fraudulent text says. Banks stop fraudulent charges and ask if you want the charge to go through. Safety first, stop the transaction.
The text is the opposite. Hey we just put through a charge we suspect is fraudulent, contact us to stop the fraudulent charge.
Do you see the difference?
It's a scam SMS. Please DO NOT call the number. Stay safe.
thank you!
Yes, thank you!
You’re welcome and be safe!
You're welcome.
Is this an Apple Pay scam
