iPhone stolen in the US, now in China. Getting scary phishing messages. What do I do?

Read this document if you think your Apple ID has been compromised. --> If you think your Apple ID has been compromised - Apple Support

For iOS 15 or earlier, if you want to see if anyone else has access to your device or accounts, click here --> See who has access to your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

For iOS 16 or later see how Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe. How Safety Check on iPhone works to keep you safe - Apple Support

Use the information in this document to check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in --> Check your Apple ID device list to find where you're signed in - Apple Support

Related materials:

Personal Safety User Guide

Personal Safety User Guide - Apple Support

> open the Table of Contents and review the articles

A document with general information about security and your Apple ID --> Security and your Apple ID - Apple Support

Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security by clicking on this link --> Contact Apple for help with Apple ID account security - Apple Support "This article provides country-specific Apple Support contact information for customers seeking help with their Apple ID password or other security-related issues."

S25_apple Said:

"iPhone stolen in the US, now in China. Getting scary phishing messages. What do I do?:[...]Whats my best course of action? Should I stay put and wait for my phone to be erased? How come it’s not erased yet? Appreciate any inputs!"

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Two Things to Perform:

A. Secure your Info:

If concerned for device access, then (A)verify your devices, and (B)modify your credentials. Open a new eMail address and use that for your Apple ID.

1. Verify your Devices:

Verify that all devices are logged in to your account, by using this link: Check your Apple ID Device List to See where you're Signed in - Apple Support

then...

2. Modify your Credentials:

Having been stollen, someone lily has your credentials. So, by all means, modifying them.

• 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

and...



B. Report Items to Apple:

So, report phone call's and messages info to Apple and others. Use my User: Using the Photos App to Report Scams - User Tip

First change your Apple ID password and see this Link, to make sure that the perpetrators don't have access to your Apple ID

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

The picture that was removed by the moderator was a screenshot of a text message from the thieves instructing the OP to remove the device from FindMy. Perhaps you guys can explain that to the OP?

How do they have access to your iCloud ID? I know they stole your iPhone, but, assuming you marked your iPhone stolen/lost through “Find My Device,” they should not have access to your iCloud ID. Mine was also stolen and I received an iMessage asking me to remove the device from “Find My Device,” and I did not. I called Apple Care and they did not advise me to change my email address or password.