How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life

How a Stranger Used One Text Message to Steal My Entire Digital Life describes a June 25, 2026 incident in which an attacker used spoofing to compromise an Apple ID and trigger widespread account takeover. The author received what appeared to be an official fraud-alert text message from a Goldman Sachs Apple Card tied to their Apple ID, asking for a simple “yes” or “no” reply to confirm an unauthorized charge. After replying “no,” their phone was then called; the number later identified as the legitimate Apple Card support line, but the call was presented through spoofed iMessage-style formatting. The attacker urged the victim to read a verification code and, during the call, recited the victim’s Social Security number and date of birth. The article says the attacker then moved into the account and deleted multiple cards in the Apple Wallet while the phone was still being held.