Can Apple trace a fake iCloud removal link?

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Can Apple trace a fake iCloud removal link?

My Iphone has been snatched and then i received sms from Apple informing me that my Iphone is online and ask me to click the link.i clicked it. And it turned out it is the link to remove icloud from device.

Is there any way that we can check the link? Can Apple identify the location that sending that link. Thanks

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Original Title: I clicked the link from sms phising sent from Apple, and turns out it is the link to remove icloud from device

Posted on Aug 2, 2025 07:24 PM

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Answer 1

Aug 2, 2025 07:34 PM in response to zera227

The message that you received was not from Apple.

To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.

More information here:

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Aug 2, 2025 07:42 PM in response to zera227

If you provided the information that the bad guys requested, you have turned over control to the bad guys.

Apple does not get involved at all with lost or stolen phones, so you know that the message could not have come from Apple.

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Answer 3

Aug 2, 2025 07:49 PM in response to zera227

zera227 wrote:

Thanks Bob, i did report this sms to this email. But unfortunately my account will be removed on 30 Aug 2025, i think there is no way i can cancel that removal

You clicked the link, but DID YOU actually provide your account credentials to the thievs?

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Answer 4

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Aug 2, 2025 07:39 PM in response to Bob Timmons

Thanks Bob, i did report this sms to this email. But unfortunately my account will be removed on 30 Aug 2025, i think there is no way i can cancel that removal

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