Unauthorized Apple Pay transaction notification


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Original Title: I received a text that someone tried to take out money from my Apple Pay I did not authorized anything

iPhone 16e, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 31, 2025 11:23 AM

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Posted on Jul 31, 2025 11:35 AM

That's a Scam. Apple will never send such SMS messages.


There is no such charge.


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


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Jul 31, 2025 11:53 AM in response to Kerris73

That’s a phishing attempt from scammers it literally been reported 100’s of times if not 1000’s.


Apple would never contact you. Your bank (issuer of card) would contract you. Banks do the exact opposite of the message you received. If they suspect fraud the transaction is stopped immediately. You have to call to verify the transaction, not call to stop the transaction.


Don't answer suspicious phone calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple directly through our official support channels.”


”To report a suspicious SMS text message that looks like it's supposed to be from Apple, take a screenshot of the message and email the screenshot to reportphishing@apple.com.”


You can report phishing at these links and most importantly your local law enforcement.



Learn about how not to be a victim of Social Engineering.


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

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