Text messages automatically being sent to random people

[Mike1]

Hi
I hope somebody on here can help? My iPhone 8 Plus has started sending messages to people the problem is I have not written or sent them it is doing it on its own weather that sounds daft or not that is what’s happening

Can somebody on here please explain why this is happening and how to stop it?

Thanks for your help

Mike

[MI5]

The only explanation i can think of is that your Apple id is connected on another device and someone is sending messages from that other device.
If not, I can’t think of any other reason?
You could ask customer service if there are any records of other devices being connected to your account and also maybe try another SIM card but other than that, it’s a bizarre mystery.

[Cleoriff]

@Mike1

Seems to be a common occurrence according to the Apple Forums.

https://discussions.apple.com/thread/5489076

You may want to give Apple support a call https://support.apple.com/en-gb/contact

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Go into settings>At the top you will see your name with Apple ID, iCloud underneath. Press that, that will have your Apple ID information & will tell you which devices are connected to your Apple ID

[EmilieT]

Hi @Mike1, did you give any of the suggestions above a go yet? Are you still experiencing issues with text messages? 

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