Scam Text 2/20/2025

Today at 9:27 CST I received a text message titled Apple Approval Notice.

What was stated was the same message they used before saying we noticed that your Apple iCloud id was used recently used at an Apple store located in California for $143.95. Lets skip the other part in the other part it gave a Number 1 (8******19 with the end message


Billing Department: support.apple.com/billing

Email used to send the text with was b*******7@yahoo.com



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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 20, 2025 10:29 AM

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Feb 20, 2025 10:42 AM in response to Saegzz

Saegzz wrote:

This same exact message has been sent to dozens of this forums users. It is indeed a scam. Block this contact and delete and report message as junk

Blocking the number probably doesn't do much good as it's most likely spoofed. The next time a similar message comes in, it will be from a different number. Oh, I block them but I recognize it's largely symbolic gesture.

Feb 26, 2025 12:48 PM in response to Swolf80

And me


Apple Approval Notice




We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 8***160 immediately to cancel this charge.




Billing Department :  Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support


Have a great day!


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