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iMessage request on new iphone

My iMessages/iPhone has been hacked and I received notification that my Apple ID and phone number is being used for iMessage on a new phone that I have not purchased. How do I prevent this?

iPhone XS Max, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 16, 2021 9:36 AM

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Posted on Jun 16, 2021 9:55 AM

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


 Apple ID Password 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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Jun 16, 2021 9:55 AM in response to Prayerworkstoo

Check your device list to see if there is a device signed in that you don't recognize. You can remove the device using the steps in the article below. As a precaution, change your password.


Apple ID device list -Check to see where you‘re signed in.    


 Apple ID Password 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.



iMessage request on new iphone

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