Unverified Apple Pay Usage text message

Hello,


I received a text message from a number (+212 6 96 xxx xxxx) that said I had a pending $287.99 charge from an Apple Store in FL from Apple Pay. I do not have my card information on Apple Pay anymore. The text message also said that I had unauthorized sign-in attempts and Apple Pay set-ups from unknown devices.


Is this a text scam? I also just wanted to check and make sure everything was okay with my Apple account.


Thank you!



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iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Oct 22, 2025 9:36 AM

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Posted on Oct 22, 2025 4:58 PM

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and it’s 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.


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.

FTC Complaint Assistant

FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center


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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Oct 22, 2025 4:58 PM in response to wvdude22

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and it’s 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.


Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.

FTC Complaint Assistant

FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center


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





Unverified Apple Pay Usage text message

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