This specific text is a known tactic where scammers use a combination of trusted brands—like and Apple Pay —to trick users into clicking a suspicious link or downloading a malicious file (indicated by the .zip extension). Why This is a Scam
: While you can use Apple Pay on Amazon via their official app or site, they do not send combined notifications or files like this via SMS. What to Do Do NOT click the link or open the .zip file. Delete the message immediately and block the sender. Amazonapplepay.zip
: Official companies like Amazon or Apple will never send you a .zip file via text message. These files are often used to hide malware, ransomware, or spyware that can infect your device once opened. This specific text is a known tactic where
If you received a text message containing the text , it is highly likely a phishing scam . Delete the message immediately and block the sender
: You can report suspicious texts to your mobile carrier by forwarding the message to 7726 (SPAM).