"Fake 'Apple Pay fraud alerts' are being sent via text messages to victims, claiming there is a problem with their account, such as a purchase was attempted or declined, prompting immediate action."
"Victims are then pressured to act quickly, often told to move money to a so-called 'safe' account, withdraw cash or send funds through Apple Pay, Apple Cash or gift cards."
"Requests for passwords, security codes or instructions to move money, especially if someone tells you to lie to your bank, are also major red flags."
"The scheme is designed to trick people into authorizing the payment themselves, making it extremely difficult to recover the stolen money once it's sent."
A new scam targets iPhone users with fake Apple Pay fraud alerts via text messages. Victims are misled into believing their accounts are compromised and are pressured to act quickly. Scammers impersonate Apple Support or law enforcement, urging victims to move money to 'safe' accounts or send funds through various methods. Warning signs include unexpected messages, requests for sensitive information, and pressure to act. Apple does not send unsolicited texts, and experts advise against engaging with suspicious messages.
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