Apple Pay Usage text message
I got a message about a $215.45 transaction at Electronic Hub USA. I DID NOT authorize this transaction.
iPhone 11, iOS 17
I got a message about a $215.45 transaction at Electronic Hub USA. I DID NOT authorize this transaction.
iPhone 11, iOS 17
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.
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.
It is a scam. You were not charged anything. The only thing that would be a problem is if you called the number in the message and gave the scammer your personal information. In that case your account has now been compromised.
As with any message/email, never call a provided number or click a link and give any information.
Apple Pay Usage text message