Online Threat Alerts (OTA) - Alerting you to scams and frauds.
If you receive a text message about a fraudulent Apple Pay charge asking you to call 1-888-387-8147, do not call the number and do not reply to the fraudulent text message. The phone number 888-387-8147 is linked to widespread customer support scams mimicking Apple Technical Support. Scammers frequently post this number across online forums, community blogs, and public repositories, under the guise of offering help with Apple Pay transactions, Apple ID recovery, or App Store refunds.
If you need legitimate assistance with your Apple account or services, only use their verified channels:
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