Over the weekend my phone was stolen and now I am receiving threatening messages about my information being sold. I have already marked my phone as stolen through apple ID and also through my phone provider. I am quite scared about what may occur and I dont know how I should proceed? If anyone knows anything about this please let me know! I also included a picture of the message below
iPhone 14 Pro Max
IGNORE it. They want to scare you to remove your phone from your account, so they can take over the phone and either use it themselves or sell it to somone.
Contact your Carrier and have the phone blacklisted as soon as possible.
See this link for more help --> Find your lost iPhone or iPad with Find My - Apple Support (English)
Hello funcat88, Follow the "If your iPhone or iPad is lost permanently or was stolen" Steps in this Apple Support page. You have already done some, but do the ones you haven't ASAP.
Find your lost iPhone or iPad with Find My - Apple Support
funcat88 Said:
"My phone was stolen in Austin, TX and now i'm receiving threatening messages"
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Troubleshooting Popup Messages:
A. Report this to Apple and Others:
Next time this happens, take screenshots of messages that pop up, and forward them to Apple and to other personnel. Go Here: Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip
B. Use Malwarebytes Mobile Security.
The free version blocks popups. The paid version blocks out known spam numbers. So, consider using it. Read the following post to see how to use this software: Blocked numbers - Apple Community
C. Report to Law Enforcement:
For intense and life-threatening messages, report it to local authorities.
Servant of Cats, Your right. That last step I think is there if you have the Apple Care+ with Loss and Theft protection and it says make sure your claim has been fully approved before doing that step.
Report it to the police.
My phone was stolen in Austin, TX and now i'm receiving threatening messages
