How do I determine whether specific message in Messages is Fraud?

I received a message from beta in messenger and she said to click on link and it was a grant from federal government frim attorney lawyer Gerard. Please review messenger from attorney lawyer Gerard and beta p***o. To see if it’s fraud to steal my personal information and data give u permission to read the messages from both of them. In order to receive the grant there requesting money for fed ex delivery before I get the grant. Thank u. Please let me know status on this issue. Dianna



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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 12, 2025 9:06 AM

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Posted on Apr 12, 2025 9:16 AM

It is a SCAM! Do not click links or provide personal information from Messages. Facebook is especially known for the scams that would be sent to you using the Messenger app. If you have already provided personal account information, you will need to follow up to change your Passwords and secure any account.

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Apr 12, 2025 2:15 PM in response to KitKatcandy4pkg

It's 100% a scam


Literally, ANY too-good-to-be-true offer that comes via text/Messenger/Telegram/WhatsApp, especially one that needs you to pay up-front to receive whatever snake oil they're peddling, is a scam.


Did you even apply for a federal grant? If you didn't, why would they be offering you one (they don't just hand them out willy-nilly via Facebook), and if you did, you'd know the formal grant application/approval process (hint: it doesn't involve Facebook Messenger)

Apr 12, 2025 2:19 PM in response to KitKatcandy4pkg

Hello~ It’s a total scam…please don’t interact with that at all. Click on below to see what Apple has to say…


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


Also if you gave any personal information…


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


~Katana-San~


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