"Phishing scam, and a really convincing spoof. Said my card has been added to 'samuel device' with apple pay, making me think my card has been compromised. Definitely a social engineering scam. Reported to the police."
Apple Pay calls
29 community reports tagged Apple Pay across 19 numbers.
Recent activity
No new reports tagged Apple Pay in the last 30 days. The most recent was on 18 September 2026.
When people report it
Tuesday is the busiest day for these reports, and 55% are filed in the afternoon (12pm to 6pm). Times are when the report was submitted, which is usually soon after the call.
Verdict
100% of reporters rated these calls spam or suspicious. The most common call type is Identity Theft ("New Number" / WhatsApp Scam).
Numbers used
Reports tagged Apple Pay cover 19 different numbers.
Reports over time
Reports per day over the last 30 days. Reports per week over the last 12 weeks. Red weeks had at least double the usual volume. Reports per month over the last year.
How people rate these calls
- Spam 18 · 62%
- Suspicious 11 · 38%
- Unknown 0 · 0%
- Safe 0 · 0%
Most common call type: Identity Theft ("New Number" / WhatsApp Scam)
Busiest days
All reports by the day they were submitted.
Time of day
When reports are submitted, UK time.
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Night 12am to 6am 4
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Morning 6am to 12pm 3
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Afternoon 12pm to 6pm 16
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Evening 6pm to 12am 6
Latest reports
"I got a text saying my debit card was added to applepay and used on the Chinese temu site. Google said it was a dodgy scam."
"Sent text to authenticate device for Apple Pay !!"
"Scan text message had this number in it⦠New card added to ApplePay wallet. "Benjamin's Device", not yours? Call us on 01172077032."
"Got a text. Said Apple Pay noticed fraud with an Argos purchase."