Apple scams

Fake Apple messages try to get your Apple Account password or two-factor code. Apple says it will never ask you to log in to any website or give your two-factor authentication code.

Check a Apple link

How to report a Apple scam

  • Forward the email, or email a screenshot of the text: [email protected]
  • Suspicious FaceTime calls or links: email a screenshot: [email protected]
  • In Messages: In Messages, tap Report Junk under the message.
  • Harassment or impersonation in your iCloud Mail inbox: [email protected]

Then get the fake site taken down: report the phishing link.

What Apple says

  • Apple says it will never ask you to log in to any website, tap Accept in the two-factor authentication dialog, or give your password, device passcode or two-factor code.
  • Apple says it will never ask you to disable any security feature, such as two-factor authentication or Stolen Device Protection.
  • Apple says never use Apple Gift Cards to make payments to other people.
  • Apple says that if you get an unsolicited call claiming to be from Apple or Apple Support, just hang up. Scammers fake caller ID to show Apple's number.
  • Apple says to report a fake Apple text, take a screenshot and email it to [email protected]. On a Mac, forward emails with Forward As Attachment to include the headers.

Apple's own warning page: Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams - Apple Support

What fake Apple messages look like

  • Emails and messages that look like they come from Apple
  • Pop-ups and ads claiming your device has a security problem
  • Calls or voicemails pretending to be Apple Support
  • Fake promotions offering free products and prizes

Real Apple websites end in

  • apple.com

Checked against Apple's own pages on 2026-10-19 (first published 2026-10-10): 1. Not affiliated with Apple.