Apple Store SMS Trap?

Summary — +61428244444

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Caller Name: Apple store
Caller Type: Scam
Location: Australia
Reviews: 32

Expert Opinion

Amid rising mobile notifications in Sydney's bustling suburbs, this Australian number sparks debate over SMS legitimacy. Reports split evenly: some hail it as genuine Apple Store alerts for package tracking, linking to official iCloud pages with accurate order details that match deliveries. Others flag it as a clever phishing ploy, spoofing Apple to harvest data via dodgy links, especially when tied to unplaced orders or broken URLs. Telecom trends show scammers exploiting real e-commerce data for credibility. Stay safe—verify via Apple's app or direct call, never click unsolicited links, and report to authorities if suspicious. Enable two-factor authentication to shield personal info.

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Caller Names

Apple store
Apple Store (claimed)
Apple Store (scam)
Apple
Spoof Apple store

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Recent Reports for 0428 244 444

61428244444 Callcenter Apple

An Apple‑styled call claimed to be about delivery updates, hey.

61428244444 Safe

The text message from this number was legitamate, my iMac was delivered approx 3-4 hours later, they had my correct order number and it was delivered as the text message indicated it would be

61428244444 SMS Apple Store

This number sent a text about a package delivery, which arrived shortly after, and the link led to the Apple Store, confirming its legitimacy.

61428244444 Safe Apple Store

A text from this number informed me that my package would arrive today, and indeed it did, the link provided was genuine, it was from Apple Store website.

61428244444 SMS Apple Store (claimed)

An SMS claiming to be from the Apple Store was received, but the link did not work, suggesting a potential data breach.

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (scam)

An SMS claiming to be from the Apple Store was recieved, but the link didn't work, and I suspect this caller may have acess to my data.

61428244444 SMS Fake Apple or Courier

A text was received claiming to be from Apple or a courier service regarding an unordered device, prompting me to perform an iCloud backup, which seemed suspicious and was reported and deleted.

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (scam)

I got a text purporting to be from the Apple Store, but i didnt order anything, so i reported and deleted the message, it was a scam

61428244444 Company Apple Store

The caller claimed to be from the Apple store

61428244444 Company Courier Service for Apple

A text message was received from a courier service regarding an Apple product delivery; however, after verifying with Apple, it was determined that the number was likely from FedEx, the actual delivery company.

61428244444 Company Apple

The caller claimed to be from Apple, providing a legitimate link to apple.com for a package, but caution is advised, as links can be spoofed.

61428244444 Safe Apple Store

I recieved a link from this number to apple.com, it looked legit, but you should be carefull because it could be spoofed, dont click on it if you didnt expect a package

61428244444 SMS Apple (claimed)

A text message was received containing my correct order number, but with a different delivery date than the one provided by Apple, and it's advised not to click on the link.

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (scam)

I recieve a text message with my correct order number, but the delivery date was different, i recomend not to click on the link, it might be scam

61428244444 SMS Fake Apple Store

The caller claimed to be from the Apple Store, but it was a fake call with suspicous links.

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (scam)

My encounter with a suspicious link from a fake Apple Store has raised concerns

61428244444 SMS Apple Store

I received a legitimate call from the Apple Store regarding a parcel I had ordered, which was also confirmed via email.

61428244444 Safe

A genuine call about a package I ordered came through, and an email confirmed its authenticity, proving it was reliable.

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (claimed)

I was targeted by a scam pretending to be from the Apple store, with the scammer providing order and delivery information.

61428244444 Spam

This number has been identified as spam related to Apple.

61428244444 Safe Apple Store

The text message regarding my Apple store order appears to be authentic.

61428244444 SMS Apple Store

The caller claimed to be from the Apple Store and warned against clicking on links.

61428244444 Scam Scam SMS

I recieved a scam SMS, claiming to be from the Apple Store, but i dont no anything about it, and now im confused

61428244444 Scam Apple Store (claimed)

Someone called claiming to represent the Apple Store about an order I don’t recall placing. The number appears suspicious.

61428244444 Scam Spoof Apple store

A suspected phishing attempt was made by a caller claiming to be from the Apple store, with a link provided that should not be clicked.

61428244444 Company Apple Store

This number is from the apple store, I think.

61428244444 Scam

This number is being used by a scammer, be cautious.

61428244444 Scam

This number has been identified as a scam

61428244444 Scam Scam

This number is flagged as a potential scam.

61428244444 SMS Apple store (claimed)

This number is associated with an Apple store, but the order advice received was for an order that was not placed.

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