Apple scams

Scammers send emails, texts and links that look like they come from Apple, to take your password, card details or money. Here is how to tell a fake from the real thing, and how to report one so it gets taken down.

Got a Apple message you are not sure about?

Don't click the link in it. Paste the link into ScamX and we'll tell you whether it really goes to Apple.

Check the link

The real Apple addresses

Apple's own sites end in:

  • apple.com
  • icloud.com

Read the address up to the first single slash: it must end with one of these. An extra word, a different ending or a shortened link means it is not Apple, however real the page looks. When in doubt, type the address yourself or use the Apple app.

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

What Apple says

  • Never share your Apple Account password or verification codes; Apple never asks for them to provide support.
  • Never use Apple Gift Cards to pay other people.
  • Don't answer calls or messages that claim to be from Apple; contact Apple through its official support channels.

How to report a Apple scam

  1. Tell Apple. Forward the email, or email a screenshot of the text: [email protected]. Or: Suspicious FaceTime calls or links: [email protected].
  2. Get the fake site taken down. Scan the link: the report names the company hosting it and the registrar of its domain, with a ready-written message for each.
  3. Put a warning in front of everyone else. Report the link to Google Safe Browsing and Microsoft SmartScreen.
  4. If you lost money or shared details, call your bank first, then report it to the police or your national fraud line. Where to report in your country.

Apple's reporting route checked against Apple's own page on 2026-10-10. ScamX is not affiliated with Apple.