Phone CallImpersonates AppleHigh Risk

Apple iTunes Gift Card Scam Call

Apple impersonation phone scam demanding payment via iTunes gift card codes for fake debt.

98/100

High Risk

Scam risk score based on AI analysis and community reports

Warning Signs Detected

3 indicators identified

Gift Card Payment Request

No legitimate company ever requests payment via gift card codes.

Apple Support Impersonation

Apple will never call you about unauthorised purchases demanding gift cards.

Fake Debt Threat

Fabricated debt used to create urgency and compliance.

What To Do If You Received This

Apple will never request gift card payments. Hang up and report to Action Fraud at actionfraud.police.uk.

Report Details

Channel: Phone Call
Org Impersonated: Apple
Risk Score: 98/100
First Reported: 30 May 2026
Reports Received: 209
Warning Signs: 3

Original Message (Reference)

Anonymised copy of the original message — included for reference

Caller claimed to be Apple Support and said I owed money for unauthorised App Store purchases. They told me to buy £500 worth of iTunes gift cards and read them the codes to clear the debt.