Apple Pay text scam threatens $8,250 loss in 35 minutes

Paul C. received an alarming text claiming Apple Pay had charged him $8,250 and warning of a duplicate charge in 35 minutes. The scam message used dramatic wording and fake authority to pressure Paul into calling a specific toll-free number with a case ID. Authorities noted that the international sender (starting with +44) directing a U.S. recipient to an unrelated support line is highly suspicious.