Apple ID & Phone number used but not me

I go a message last night to say my phone number & ID had been used to set up a new mini iPad.

Spam message?

See -> Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

See also the following Apple articles:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community

See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your device or accounts – Apple Support (UK)

Security and your Apple ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

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

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

• if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.