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888-499-8438

Scam Phone Number

Spoofed Caller ID / Name

APPLE SECURITY DIVISION / APPLE SUPPORT

Scam Category

Tech Support Scam

Scammer Script / Description

Text message: 'Your Apple ID has triggered a security warning. A pending $387.99 charge at APPLE STORE – Orlando, FL was detected via Apple Pay. Contact Apple Support immediately at 1-888-499-8438.' Scammer then attempts to get victim to purchase cryptocurrency via ramp.network. Multiple reports Jul 2025 on 800notes.

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