Suspicious 'Apple Approval Notice' on iCloud account

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Suspicious 'Apple Approval Notice' on iCloud account

This was sent to me: I tried to investigate without interacting with the numbers. Is it real or a scam?

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $163.95, 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***********35 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department : Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

Support Desk : +1 8*********35

Have a great day!

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Original Title: Apple approval message.

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 29, 2025 9:21 AM

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Answer 1

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Jeff Donald

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Sep 29, 2025 11:34 AM in response to Mwilkins20

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and its literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s.

Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction.

“Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”

”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.”

You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.

Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.

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

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Mac Jim ID

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Sep 29, 2025 9:24 AM in response to Mwilkins20

It is a scam. Nothing needs to be done other than deleting it. You did the right thing by not calling a number or clicking a link and providing personal information/passwords.

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

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