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Is this legit? Text msg

Is this really from Apple? Looks suspicious.

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call + 1 8******62

Billing Department : Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support

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Posted on Mar 19, 2025 4:43 PM

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Answer 1

Jeff Donald

Level 8

35,703 points

Mar 20, 2025 5:28 AM in response to Catdarr

Merchants have no authority to halt a transaction. You would have received a notification from your bank, that the transaction was stopped and only to contact the bank if you want it to go through. Notice the difference?

Apple is not a bank. Merchants don’t stop transactions. You’re being asked to contact them to stop transactions to give a sense of urgency.

Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

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Answer 2

Kurt Lang

Level 9

64,472 points

Mar 19, 2025 4:45 PM in response to Catdarr

No. It's the exact same scam that's been going around for weeks.

Block the sender, ignore and delete.

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