how do I know if a text is a scam??

I just received a text claiming $277 dollars transaction at the Apple Store was made. How do I check if it’s a scam?

iPhone 11, iOS 18

Posted on Apr 8, 2025 09:54 AM

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Posted on Apr 8, 2025 10:16 AM

Also you would never call a phone number or click a link in an email and provide any personal information. That single rule will prevent every such phishing attempt. You would always want to verify any information provided in an email/message using known contact information, not from something seen in an email/message. For banking information, you would know the means for you to contact them.


All phishing attempts will start with a message intended to scare you, followed by a means to resolve the problem with a phone number or link so they can get your personal/financial information.

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Apr 8, 2025 10:16 AM in response to robert euzarraga

Also you would never call a phone number or click a link in an email and provide any personal information. That single rule will prevent every such phishing attempt. You would always want to verify any information provided in an email/message using known contact information, not from something seen in an email/message. For banking information, you would know the means for you to contact them.


All phishing attempts will start with a message intended to scare you, followed by a means to resolve the problem with a phone number or link so they can get your personal/financial information.

Apr 8, 2025 10:27 AM in response to robert euzarraga

I’m willing to bet that the text message was SMS and never mentioned you by name.


That’s all the evidence you need to block, report and delete the message.


If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com. 


Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Apr 8, 2025 09:59 AM in response to robert euzarraga

It is a scam. 100%


I don't even need to see the message to know that.


Think about it for a second. If you don't normally get notifications for every single transaction, why would you get one now?

Check for typos and grammatical errors in the text. Chances are there are several.. most common are things like 'iCloud id' where, a) ID should be capitalized, and b) it's now called an Apple Account, not an iCloud ID. It probably also quotes 'apple pay' or 'apple care' where Apple would NEVER forget to capitalize their own company name and service.


There isn't much you can do about it other than than remain alert.

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