Why do i get random text messages from different area codes telling me my iCloud storage is full?

Ex. A. I got a message from this #: +1 (213) 455-1503 & the message says: URGENT ALERT: Your iOS storage has reached its limit. Data will be CANCELLED if you do not act now! Protect your info: ccpn63k.oheyuti.info


I have several more like this but from different #’s.

Ex. B. +1 (415) 439-9213

message : Reminder: iOS cloud storage has reached 100%. Immediate upgrade is critical to keep data safe: 8cmbc0w.okixaga.info

iPhone 14 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 22, 2025 6:43 AM

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Posted on Apr 22, 2025 6:46 AM

Hello!


Those are scams. Ignore them. Apple doesn’t text you out of the blue. In fact the don’t text you at all, unless you initiate a Support chat with them in iMessage.


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


Have a great day!

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Apr 23, 2025 7:17 AM in response to H1290

H1290 wrote:

I’ve never been one to block scammers. What if they’re just spoofing their number, and you run into someone one day that has that number for their phone number, and they need to text you but they can’t? I don’t know if my concern is warranted though.

I don't generally bother with it either. As you said, it's a spoofed number and blocking it is a waste of time. I just hit the "Report Junk" button and move on.

Apr 22, 2025 4:11 PM in response to Saegzz

Saegzz wrote:

Not only ignore them but take it a step further. Block that sender and then delete message and report as junk


I’ve never been one to block scammers. What if they’re just spoofing their number, and you run into someone one day that has that number for their phone number, and they need to text you but they can’t? I don’t know if my concern is warranted though.

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