How to identify a scam message?

I received a text saying my apple account has been charged $171 and it to verify 8******1? Has anyone else received this or is it a scam?



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iPhone 16 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 15, 2025 1:21 PM

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Posted on Apr 15, 2025 1:34 PM

  1. That message never mentioned you by name.
  2. That phone number directs you to a scammer who is (most likely) working in an organized scam call center in another country.


That’s all the evidence you need to block, report and delete the message.


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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Apr 15, 2025 1:34 PM in response to elteec98

  1. That message never mentioned you by name.
  2. That phone number directs you to a scammer who is (most likely) working in an organized scam call center in another country.


That’s all the evidence you need to block, report and delete the message.


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

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