Getting suspicious text message

I’m getting text messages about my deactivated phone to remove from find my phone. Is this Apple? It’s coming from tes***.***.**9@icloud.com


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Original Title: tes***.***.**9@icloud.com

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Jun 10, 2025 04:13 PM

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Jun 10, 2025 04:43 PM in response to mrs_db_johnson

Whatever you might receive going forward, NEVER EVER provide your Apple Account Password or Deactivated Device Passcode to anyone


… or enter it into a website sent to you as an emailed or texted link.


Now … did you personally perform - or see performed - the steps listed here to erase all personal info AND remove the device from your account ? :


What to do before you sell, give away, or trade in your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support





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