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Apple Billing Scam Approval Notice - 8082387135
Apple Billing Scam Approval Notice - 8082387135

Do not call 8082387135 because the telephone number is associated with an Apple Billing scam. Scammers send fake "Apple Pay Pre Authorization" messages like the below, claiming there is a suspicious sign-in request and charge on the recipients' Apple account. It then asks them to call an Apple support representative at 1-808-238-7135, but the number is fake and a scam. It is being used by scammers pretending to be Apple support staff, who will trick potential victims into disclosing their account credentials, personal, and financial information, which they will use fraudulently.

An Apple Billing Approval Notice Scam

Apple Approval Notice

We have noticed that your Apple iCloud id was recently used at "APPLE STORE - CA" for $143.95, paid by Apple Pay Pre Authorization. Also some suspicious sign in request and apple pay activation request detected. That looks like suspicious to us. In order to maintain the security and privacy of your account we have placed those request on hold. Your Photos, Data, Bank Information and Cards are at risk. If NOT you? talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 8082387135 immediately to cancel this charge.

Billing Department : https://support.apple.com/billing

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If you were tricked by the scam into disclosing your banking information and password to the scammers, please contact your bank for help and change your passwords.

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