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Phishing texts trick Apple iMessage users into disabling protection

security industry reporting BleepingComputer, January 2025

Claim this source supports

“iMessage disables links from unknown senders; fake toll and USPS texts ask recipients to reply Y, which re-enables the links and turns off that protection for the text.”

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The $3.95 Text Isn't About $3.95

Fake delivery and unpaid-toll texts ask for a tiny fee because small amounts lower scrutiny; paying captures your full card details and confirms your number is active and responsive, making you a target for more fraud.