Phishing message regarding lost iPhone

Please i got a message from FaceID Saying ( The camera of your lost iphone has taken picture of user

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I tried clicking the link but it's not working, please is there a way you can help me?

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Posted on Feb 3, 2025 1:19 PM

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sberman

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Feb 3, 2025 1:21 PM in response to Bobzilla011

The message you received was a scam!

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