Does Apple Text You regarding a charge deducted from my Apple ID?

I just received the following text from 92***134,


Apple Notice: A charge of $162.88 was deducted from your Apple ID via Apple Pay. If this was not done by you, Call apple support now 1-***9.


I believe this is a scam but want to confirm


Thanks

Dave


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Posted on May 7, 2025 10:58 AM

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Posted on May 7, 2025 11:16 AM

Those types of messages are always Scams. Apple will never sends texts warning about charges.


Also, Apple Pay will never deduct anything form your Apple Account, its simply not something it does, unless you are in a physical Apple Store and purchase something using Apple Pay and select your Apple Account as the payment method. In which case it requires your Face ID, Touch ID or passcode to authorize the purchase.

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May 7, 2025 11:16 AM in response to dbernalphoto

Those types of messages are always Scams. Apple will never sends texts warning about charges.


Also, Apple Pay will never deduct anything form your Apple Account, its simply not something it does, unless you are in a physical Apple Store and purchase something using Apple Pay and select your Apple Account as the payment method. In which case it requires your Face ID, Touch ID or passcode to authorize the purchase.

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May 7, 2025 11:22 AM in response to dbernalphoto

Good job in identifying and questioning that attempted scam.


Some key points in a scam:

  1. That message never mentioned you by name.
  2. That phone number directs you to a scammer who is (most likely) working in an organized scam call center in another country.
  3. You were not hacked. Your contact details were provided to the scammers by privacy breaching services that you may have used (such as social media).


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


Again, good job in identifying that scam and questioning the message.


In closing:

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! 👋🏼😉

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