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Apple Pay Scam Text Message - How to Protect Yourself
Apple Pay Scam Text Message - How to Protect Yourself

The "Apple Security Alert" text that claims recipients should call the telephone number 1 850-85..., is another Apple Pay scam being sent by scammers. The telephone is connected to a call center operated by scammers attempting to steal their potential victims' account credentials, personal, and financial information.

The "Apple Security Alert" Scam

[Apple Security Alert]

We have noticed that your Apple id was recently used at "APPLE STORE" 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. If NOT you? Please Call +1 850-85*-**** to talk to an Apple Representative. Failing may lead to auto debit and charge will not be reversed. Call +1 850-85*-**** immediately to cancel this charge.

Customer Support: +1 850-85*-****

Billing Support : Subscriptions and Billing - Apple Support

If you have received the scam text, do not call the telephone number in it. Just delete it. If you have already been tricked by scammers into disclosing your banking information, please contact your bank and change your passwords.

The scammers will use other telephone numbers, so be on the lookout.

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