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iPhone stolen, today I received a scam text message and I fell for it. What should I do?

I got my phone stolen at edc this year and it took a while for my phone to get located, but once it was located (yesterday), it was found in China.


This morning I received a text from apple.za.id.imessage@icloud.com saying "dear apple customer, the system has detected that your lost iPhone is activated with a new SIM card inserted..." Then I got another text saying " Your iCloud 'photo stream' information is being restored into the iPhone of ___. As this is a remote synchronous operation, you are strongly recommended to timely access https://apple.com.gps-id.us/us and click the 'interception' at the upper right to invalid this operation if it is not done by you in person."


Me being the sleepy person I was, I signed into my apple ID on the link provided, then when I clicked 'sign in' nothing happened. I realized I totally just fell for a scam and changed my password to something completely different. What else should I do to make sure I'm okay??

iPhone XS

Posted on Jun 13, 2019 10:30 AM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2019 10:34 AM

If you changed your password, you should be okay.  You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


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Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


Apple ID -Two-factor authentication


 Two Factor Authentification availability


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


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Do you have the phone locked with Find My Phone?


Find My Phone - If your device is lost or stolen


Find My Phone - Lock and track your device using Lost Mode

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Jun 13, 2019 10:34 AM in response to rheilala

If you changed your password, you should be okay.  You can also add 2 Factor Authentication to your account for more security. If the attempts continue, you might want to consider a name change.


Apple ID has been compromised


Note the restrictions in the article.


Apple ID Name Change


 What to do after you change your Apple ID or password - Apple Support     I suggest doing this before you change your Apple ID or password.


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 Two Factor Authentification availability


 Apple ID - Using app-specific passwords


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Find My Phone - If your device is lost or stolen


Find My Phone - Lock and track your device using Lost Mode

iPhone stolen, today I received a scam text message and I fell for it. What should I do?

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