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How to identify and handle potential Apple Account scam texts

I have been getting text - supposedly from Apple Support, telling me that someone has made a charge of over $200 to my Apple account and I need to call them if it's not me. When I call one of the numbers they used, I get Verizon. Isn't this a scam?


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Original Title: Probably Scam text

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Hello~ Yes…it’s a scam. Click on below and review…


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


Report it, delete it and move on with your day. These scammers have become so prevalent now…that I treat everything as a scam until I can prove otherwise.


Tell your friends, family and colleagues about this so these scammity scam scammers have fewer targets.


~Katana-San~

Thank you for reaching out. 🤗


  • The text message you received was a scam.
  • Simply block, report and delete the message.
  • Never click any links or call phony phone numbers they provide!
  • The phony text message will never mention you by name because they don’t know it.


🛑 Apple will never send you a text message‼️⚠️


Important: If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, please email it to [email protected].


Learn how to:


Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Smiliñ 😎 Brian | Community Volunteer

"How to identify and handle potential Apple Account scam texts: I have been getting text - supposedly from Apple Support, telling me that someone has made a charge of over $200 to my Apple account and I need to call them if it's not me. When I call one of the numbers they used, I get Verizon. Isn't this a scam?"

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Report this:


Use my User Tip:

There is much you can do to help all out there --and reporting this sender is competing to do. Get a screenshot and send it off to Apple Support at: [email protected]

Using the Photos App to Report Scams: - User Tip

Thank you

Thank you