"Your Apple ID Code is..." text message (2024)

FAQs

Why am I getting texts about my Apple ID code? ›

Looks like scam/phishing. Apple never send SMS messages verification codes. Here are some things you can do to avoid scams that target your Apple account and devices. Never share personal information like credit card numbers, unless you can verify the recipient is who they claim to be.

Use the web to find where you're signed in

From the Devices section of your Apple ID account page, you can find all of the devices that you're currently signed in to with your Apple ID, including Android devices, consoles, and smart TVs: Sign in to appleid.apple.com,* then select Devices.

if you get a message 81961, and it says “Your Apple ID verification code is… and show 6 random numbers, that is fake.

Someone may be trying to sign your Apple ID, which would generate the request for a verification code.

How can I tell if someone is accessing my iOS device remotely? Look out for signs, such as unusual battery drain, overheating, unexpected data usage, unfamiliar apps, settings changes, and unusual behavior on your device. These could indicate unauthorized access.

You notice unusual activity like messages that you didn't send, deleted items that you didn't delete, or purchase activity that you don't recognize. Your password no longer works, you don't recognize some or all of your account details, or your device was locked or placed in Lost Mode by someone other than you.

Apple notifies you by email, text, or notification when changes are made to your account, such as when you sign in for the first time on a new device or change your password. If you receive a notification, but don't remember making changes, someone else might have wrongfully accessed your account.

Can an iPhone be hacked remotely? An iPhone can be hacked remotely through iOS vulnerabilities. However, it's more likely that it'll be hacked through malicious software or physical access, as programming-based hacking is the most difficult to carry out.

But there are several ways for scammers to take over your account, including: If your device was stolen or lost. Someone who knows your password used it without your permission. You use your Apple ID password on another account that was hacked.

Another telltale sign of a hacked iCloud is seeing unfamiliar files and apps in your account. If you notice any strange activity, such as an influx of unrecognized messages or new photos, it means someone else has gained access to your iCloud and is using it at the same time as you are.

When someone hacks your iCloud, what can they see? ›

Whoever you think this other person is likely knows both your Apple ID and password. With that, they can see everything saved from your phone to iCloud. That would be your contacts, photos, messages and more. Change your password.

This is NEVER from Apple or from law enforcement; it is from the thief or fence to steal your Apple ID and identity. Delete any such message without responding to it. If you did not click on a link, or if you did you did not enter your Apple ID and password, you are safe.

In general, take it as a sign to be more vigilant. An unrequested verification code is a giant neon sign saying, “Someone is trying to sign in to your account!” That means your username and password could be compromised. Thus, it's time to log into your account and change your password.

If you have received an unrequested verification, it could be that someone may have had your phone number listed in their account or simply used it to receive a verification code in error. Or it could be someone intentionally trying to hack into your account.

You might receive a phishing email posing as your bank asking you to confirm your identity, or perhaps an SMS that appears to come from Google, alerting you about a security risk and asking you to verify your account. It's all a ruse designed to lure you into the trap.

Apple does not notify you of suspicious activity but will alert you via email whenever the system picks up a sign-in from a device that you've never used before to sign in to your account.