If you have received the Apple Pay scam text message below asking you to call the fake Apple support phone number 833-869-7720, please do not. The scam text aims to frighten and trick potential victims into calling scammers by falsely claiming a transaction of a certain amount was detected at the Apple Store. The telephone number 8338697720 is not associated with Apple. It is used by scammers operating call centers pretending to be Apple Support.
The Apple Pay Scam Text Message
+1(516)680-3382
An Apple Pay transaction of $157.36 at the Apple Store was detected. Call apple support now +1(833)869-7720, If this is unauthorized.
How the Scam Works
The scammers send fake text messages to potential victims claiming their account was charged or your computer has been infected with malware. It then ask them to call a fake Apple Support number linked to a call center operated by scammers. If contacted, the scammers will pretend to be Apple. They will ask callers to provide account credentials, One Time password PIN verification text, personal and financial information, which they will use fraudulently.
The scammers may even ask potential victims to install remote access software and give them access to their computers. If they are given access, they will secretly steal personal and banking information. Therefore, it is never recommended to give anyone remote access to your computer unless you know who you are dealing with.
If You Got Scammed
If you were tricked into calling the scammers and gave them remote access to your computer or financial information, please contact your bank for help. Let your bank know you may be the victim of a phishing text message. They may ask you to change your passwords and will check your account for unauthorised transactions. They will then try to cancel those transactions in an attempt to recover your money.
Conclusion
Never call an Apple support number that was sent to you in a suspicious text message. Always go to www.apple.com and call the support phone number listed on the website instead.