Unverified Apple Pay transaction on unknown iPhone 14 Pro

I never even owned and IPhone 14 pro



Unverified Apple Pay Usage,




We noticed some unusual activity on your Apple ID (Case ID: 64*******8)  account  and want to ensure your information remains safe.




Details of the activity:




    Transaction: $215.45 at "Electronic Hub USA"




    Date/Time: August 20, 2025, at 10:47 AM (PST)




    Device: iPhone 14 Pro, used in San Diego, CA




If you recognize this transaction, no action is needed.




If this activity is familiar, no action is required, and the transaction will proceed within 24 hours. If not, contact Apple Support immediately at +1-8******7 for assistance.




Need Assistance?




Apple Support: +1-8*******217


Billing Help: https://getsupport.apple.com/




Thank you for helping keep your account secure.




Stay secure,


Apple Security Division



[Edited by Moderator]

Original Title: Is this a scam



iPhone 15 Plus, iOS 18

Posted on Aug 20, 2025 11:25 AM

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Posted on Aug 20, 2025 11:43 AM

That's a scam.


If the activity was on your Apple ID / Account, then it would have nothing to do with Apple Pay.

If it was done through Apple Pay, then your Apple ID would not really be involved in the transaction and would require you to have allowed your payment method to be added to the Wallet app on this other iPhone, it cannot happen on its own.


And if you don't now and have never owned an iPhone 14, then this is total BS.



Also, Apple will not notify you Apple Pay transactions via message or email. They either go through in the moment, or are denied and you are made aware of it at that point, not via en email later.


This is entirely fake and can be ignored.


You can forward the email to reportphishing@apple.com.

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


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Aug 20, 2025 11:43 AM in response to Brianna1997

That's a scam.


If the activity was on your Apple ID / Account, then it would have nothing to do with Apple Pay.

If it was done through Apple Pay, then your Apple ID would not really be involved in the transaction and would require you to have allowed your payment method to be added to the Wallet app on this other iPhone, it cannot happen on its own.


And if you don't now and have never owned an iPhone 14, then this is total BS.



Also, Apple will not notify you Apple Pay transactions via message or email. They either go through in the moment, or are denied and you are made aware of it at that point, not via en email later.


This is entirely fake and can be ignored.


You can forward the email to reportphishing@apple.com.

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


Aug 20, 2025 11:42 AM in response to Brianna1997

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers and its literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s. 


Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction. 


“Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”


”To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.”


You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.



Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.


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

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