Unauthorised Apple Pay usage - Possible scam

It’s a scam.

Simply block, report and delete the message.

Important:

If you receive a suspicious email or SMS text message that looks like it’s supposed to be from Apple, please email it to reportphishing@apple.com.

Learn how to ⇢ Recognize and avoid phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams.

Good luck! 👋🏼😉

Yes it is a scam.

You should refrain from posting phone numbers, as Google scrapes web pages and may make a connection with the phone number and Apple Support as the message claims. Many have been scammed by the fake tech support scams that Google has provided with search results and now with Gemini AI results seen at the top of those search results, you would not want to see them suggesting to users to call that number. Yes, it has happened in the past.

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.

• Identify legitimate emails from the App Store or iTunes Store.
• FTC Complaint Assistant
• FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center

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