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Received text message claiming to be Apple Fraud Services stating my Apple ID was used to initiate purchase from Apple Store in Orlando, FL using Apple Pay. Message came from a Moroccan phone number +212 7 77 01 47 44 The message includes a URL that has a website, carefully designed to look like actual Apple Support and prompts you to give them personal information, and Apple login info to sign in so they can “help you”. The site even has a popup at the top to download “Apple Support App” They provide phone number 1 850-558-3992 to call them for assistance to prevent the $499.99 charge Copy of text: [Unverified Apple Pay Usage]  Your Apple ID (Case ID: 13246986774) was recently used to initiate a payment of $499.99 at Apple Store – Orlando, FL using Apple Pay. This attempt originated from a device and location that don’t align with your usual activity. As a result, the transaction has been blocked and Apple Pay access from the new device has been locked pending verification. If this was an authorized request, no further action is needed — the charge will be processed within 24 hours. If this wasn’t you, please reach out to Apple Support immediately to avoid potential account misuse. Apple Support: +1 850 558 3992 Billing Concerns: https://getsupport.apple.com/ Timely response is essential to ensure your data and payment methods remain secure. Stay secure, Apple Fraud Prevention Team