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⚠ Verified Scam Text Message
Do not click any links in this message. Forward to 7726 (SPAM) to report to your carrier.
Why this text is dangerous
This text is a documented Apple ID Scam smishing pattern. Smishing (SMS phishing) uses short urgent texts with malicious links. Carriers cannot block every sender, so treat unexpected texts as suspicious even if they look official.
Scam SMS Text
Apple ID Scam
We have detected unusual activity on your Apple ID associated with a transaction at 'Apple Store - CA' for $143.95, made via Apple Pay (pre-authorization). If you did not authorize this, please verify your account: [LINK]
Embedded Link (DO NOT VISIT)
apple-account-secure.net
Sender Number
Unknown
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What To Do
- 1.Do not click the link in the message.
- 2.Forward the text to 7726 (SPAM) — works on all US carriers.
- 3.Block the sender number.
- 4.Report to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.
- 5.If you clicked the link, change passwords and monitor accounts for unauthorized activity.