Digital wallet (Apple wallet) hacked?

The other week someone got ahold of my Apple wallet and used my card to try and purchase something in another state. Bank said they used my “digital wallet”. Never fell for those text/email scams. How did this happen and how do I prevent it?

Posted on Mar 14, 2023 06:38 AM

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muguy

Level 10

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Mar 14, 2023 11:42 AM in response to Sheri_

They got your credentials not your Apple wallet.

Sheri_ Author

Level 1

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Mar 14, 2023 11:52 AM in response to muguy

Do you know how they could’ve used my digital wallet with my credentials?

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