Strange photo of self received in Messages with foreign background and Facebook friend requests

I recently received a photo of myself in Message. The photo was never in my library nor that of friends. I am shown wearing a unique blouse which I’d not worn for at least a year. The background is an unfamiliar outdoor commercial scene of what may be in a SE Asia country. (I have not traveled abroad.) There are names on a truck and stands with letters reversed. There is no verbal message other than SIMON written ordinarily in large black print along with a squiggle which could be the logo for the mall property chain.


I have also been receiving bursts of Friends requests from Facebook from individuals with foreign names. Maybe in Arabic? I am very concerned about this and don’t know how to remedy.


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Original Title: UNKNOWN PHOTO OF SELF APPEARS AS MESSAGE






iPhone 16 Plus

Posted on Aug 29, 2025 02:35 AM

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Strange photo of self received in Messages with foreign background and Facebook friend requests

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