Is this a scam?

peterfromcundletown Said:

"Is this a scam?: Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com"

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Yes.

Troubleshooting a Scam:

So, if this is a message, you report this to Apple, and secure your account. Did you interact with it in any manor? If not, then you are fine from here. Overview and perform the following...

A. Report this Message:

Forward the eMail: reportphishing@apple.com

Forward it to your Local Government, if a Must

B. Learn About Avoiding Scams:

• Detect and Block Spam Phone Calls - Apple Support
• Recognize and Avoid Phishing Message, Phony Support Calls, and Other Scams - Apple Support

C. Consider Modifying your Crdentials:

• Modify: your login credentials (Using Both a New eMail and a New Password for each and all sites)
• Associate: a different method of payment to your account
• Enable: Two-Factor Authentication for Apple ID and for all other accounts that have such an applicable option

D. Deauthorize All Option:

Try Deauthorize All. You can only Deauthorize All items once every 365 days. So, you may have to wait up to a year before you can perform this.  Go Here: Authorize or Deauthorize your Computer for iTunes Store purchases - Apple Support

E. Verify the Devices:

Verify that the devices assigned to your iCloud are your devices: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

peterfromcundletown Said:

"Is this a scam?: Apple: Apple Pay has been temporarily suspended on this device. To reactivate this, please visit: apple.pay-unblock.com"

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Report this Phishing Scam:

Next time such a message pops up, take a screenshot of it, and send it to Apple. Apple wouldn't popup with you such a message about a hacked device. See MY User Tip: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

Almost certainly

Be very wary about tapping links in text messages or emails.

The page has only one link on it, No links to anything else. Never seen an Apple page that does not have an array of other links at the bottom.

Delete the message.

Good rule of thumb.........Never click on a link in a message.

For Apple, simply log on to www.icloud.com. If there is a message for you, you will see it immediately.

For your bank account, log on to your account directly. If there is a message for you, you will see it immediately.