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Is this a scam?

Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com

iPhone SE, 16

Posted on Feb 25, 2023 7:22 PM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2023 7:28 PM

peterfromcundletown Said:

"Is this a scam?: Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com"

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Yes.


Troubleshooting a Scam:

So, if this is a message, you report this to Apple, and secure your account. Did you interact with it in any manor? If not, then you are fine from here. Overview and perform the following...


A. Report this Message:

Forward the eMail: reportphishing@apple.com

Forward it to your Local Government, if a Must


B. Learn About Avoiding Scams:


C. Consider Modifying your Crdentials:


D. Deauthorize All Option:

Try Deauthorize All. You can only Deauthorize All items once every 365 days. So, you may have to wait up to a year before you can perform this.  Go Here: Authorize or Deauthorize your Computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


E. Verify the Devices:

Verify that the devices assigned to your iCloud are your devices: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

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Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 25, 2023 7:28 PM in response to peterfromcundletown

peterfromcundletown Said:

"Is this a scam?: Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com"

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Yes.


Troubleshooting a Scam:

So, if this is a message, you report this to Apple, and secure your account. Did you interact with it in any manor? If not, then you are fine from here. Overview and perform the following...


A. Report this Message:

Forward the eMail: reportphishing@apple.com

Forward it to your Local Government, if a Must


B. Learn About Avoiding Scams:


C. Consider Modifying your Crdentials:


D. Deauthorize All Option:

Try Deauthorize All. You can only Deauthorize All items once every 365 days. So, you may have to wait up to a year before you can perform this.  Go Here: Authorize or Deauthorize your Computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support


E. Verify the Devices:

Verify that the devices assigned to your iCloud are your devices: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

Feb 25, 2023 7:29 PM in response to peterfromcundletown

peterfromcundletown Said:

"Is this a scam?: Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com"

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Report this Phishing Scam:

Next time such a message pops up, take a screenshot of it, and send it to Apple. Apple wouldn't popup with you such a message about a hacked device. See MY User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

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