This message is a scam (phishing attempt):
⚠️ Apple ID Security Alert
Dear Apple Customer,
We’ve detected unauthorized activity on your Apple ID.
Case ID: 571930428316
Recent Apple Pay charges couldn’t be verified:
• $1,450.00 – Abercrombie & Kent, Chicago, IL (Luxury Safari Tour)
• $1,100.00 – Tiffany & Co., Boston, MA (Designer Silver Bracelet)
Your Apple Pay is locked for security. Charges are pending verification.
✅ Purchases yours? No action needed.
❌ Not yours? Secure your account now:
📞 Call Apple Support: 1-818-987-7750
Thank you for protecting your Apple ID.
— Apple Security Team
Official Apple Support
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Here’s how you can tell:
🚩 Red Flags in the Message
- Suspicious phone number: The number shown (+63...) is from the Philippines, not Apple. Apple won’t text from random international numbers.
- Urgency & fear tactics: It claims your Apple Pay is locked and lists expensive charges to scare you into calling.
- Fake support number: The number listed (1-818-987-7750) is not an official Apple Support number. Scammers use fake numbers so you call them and hand over personal/financial details.
- Generic formatting: Apple will never ask you to verify purchases or call a number directly from a text message. Official communications go through the Apple Wallet app or your Apple ID email.
✅ What to Do
- Do not call the number.
- Do not click links in the message (if any).
- Report as Junk (use the “Report Junk” option in your Messages app).
- If you’re worried about your Apple ID, go directly to appleid.apple.com or contact Apple Support through the official site/app only.
👉 Bottom line: This is a phishing scam trying to steal your Apple ID or payment details.