Text scam?

I received this text and it looks very real, just checking if it is a scam before I do anything….



🔒 Urgent: Verify This Apple ID Activity Immediately




Dear Customer,




We discovered activity that may indicate unauthorized access to your Apple ID. Immediate review is recommended to maintain account security.




Activity Logged:


• Amount Attempted: $143.95


• Location: Apple Store – CA


• Observed Action: Apple Pay setup attempt




If you did not initiate this action, call +1 833-****** at once.




Support Resources:


📞 Billing Support Line: +183*****


🌐 Billing Help Portal: Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support




Apple will not request personal information outside secure channels. Report unwanted messages to reportphishing@apple.com


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Respectfully,


Apple ID & Billing Protection Division


Apple Inc. © 2025




Apple (https://suppor*****)


Subscriptions and Billing - Official Apple Support


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iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Dec 1, 2025 7:14 AM

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Posted on Dec 1, 2025 7:16 AM

The messages are scam attempts, presented by criminals. Do not interact with the message or the sender. For information from Apple regarding such bogus messages, please read the information at the link below. 


Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes ... - Apple Support

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Text scam?

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