Stolen phone - spam

My phone has been stolen and the person who stole it is trying to request the activation code. What are the chances the person can get into my phone and see my personal files? I have already received some spam messages since it was stolen 3 weeks ago.

iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Dec 5, 2022 8:28 AM

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Dec 5, 2022 8:31 AM in response to VUWUY

As long as you don’t click on a link in those phishing messages and enter your Apple ID and password your data is safe. See→Avoid phishing emails, fake ‘virus‘ alerts, phony support calls, and other scams and this video:

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