So, you just got that shiny new Apple Watch. It’s amazing, right?
So amazing that someone may try to steal it from you. Sure, that sucks, but it could happen.
Here’s how to clear the credit card info from the stolen device if you no longer have physical possession of your Apple Watch.
As soon as you figure out that your Watch has been stolen (and not, say, hidden at the bottom of your gym bag), head on over to iCloud.com and remove your payment card info.
Once at iCloud.com and all signed in with your Apple ID, click on Settings, then My Devices. You’ll see a list of all the Apple gadgets and computers you have set up with the iCloud service. Then, choose the Apple Watch and click on Remove All.
It’s also probably best to call your card issuers and have them keep an eye out for any weird charges.
Source: Apple
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2 responses to “How to clear credit card info from a stolen Apple Watch”
“It’s also probably best to call your card issuers and have them keep an eye out for any weird charges.”
If the card has been removed from the device, there is no need to look out for “weird charges.”
Do you actually think that the issuer will look out for “weird charges?” No. They will either cancel the card and reissue it with a new account number, or they will not.
Because their is a chance your card info could be compromised before you remove it. Just like if someone steals your wallet and you call the card to get it canceled or suspended and by the time you do someone already used it. And yes, card issuers like bank of america will look out for weird charges and alert you. They did it with me when the cards were compromised at home depot and target last year.