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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.

The article outlines a scam text test to help users identify and avoid fraudulent messages. It highlights red flags like urgency, vague greetings, and suspicious links, advising verification through official channels. A free online class, 'Sick of Spam?', offers additional spam-stopping strategies.