Apple ID & Phone number used but not me

I go a message last night to say my phone number & ID had been used to set up a new mini iPad. This was not me and not sure what to do about it?

iPhone 11, iOS 15

Posted on Aug 10, 2022 02:25 AM

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Posted on Aug 10, 2022 02:52 AM

I go a message last night to say my phone number & ID had been used to set up a new mini iPad.

Spam message?

See -> Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your device or accounts – Apple Support (UK)

 

Security and your Apple ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.








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Aug 10, 2022 02:52 AM in response to Darjenny

I go a message last night to say my phone number & ID had been used to set up a new mini iPad.

Spam message?

See -> Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

Block phone numbers, contacts, and emails on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

 

See also the following Apple articles:

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams

Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

 

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popups and web pages

Phony "tech support" / "ransomware" popup… - Apple Community


See who has access to your device or accounts

See who has access to your device or accounts – Apple Support (UK)

 

Security and your Apple ID

Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support


Manage and use your Apple ID

Manage and use your Apple ID – Apple Support (UK)


If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support


Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in

Check your Apple ID device list to see where you're signed in - Apple Support

  • if you see devices that don't belong to you, delete from your account.








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