APPLE has warned all iPhone users over five dangerous scams that could cost you money.
They could lead to you losing personal info and even large sums of money.
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An official Apple memo details the dangers of “phishing” texts, phone calls, and emails.
They’re increasingly sophisticated, and can be extremely costly if you fall victim to one.
“Phishing refers to fraudulent attempts to get personal information from you, usually by email,” Apple warned.
“But scammers use any means they can to trick you into sharing information or giving them money.”
Apple says that there are five common phishing scams you need to look out for.
The first type is fraudulent messages – which may be emails or texts.
They’re often designed to look like they’re from legitimate companies, including Apple.
They can be highly convincing, so look out for mistakes, strange requests, or urgency – all red flags.
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The second type is a misleading pop-up or ad on a website.
They will often claim that your device has a security problem, but they can be safely ignored.
The third type is a scam phone call (or potentially a voicemail).
Scammers may even impersonate Apple Support to steal your information or funds.
If you’re unsure about a call claiming to be Apple Support, simply contact Apple directly using the number on the official website.
Fourth up is the fake promotion – a common online scam.
They may turn up via email or text, offering you free products (like an iPhone) or prizes.
But if it seems too good to be true, it probably is.
So treat any such freebies with extreme caution, and contact the company supposedly offering the prize directly to verify that it’s real.
Finally, a sinister scam you must watch out for is the unwanted calendar invitation.
You may be sent calendar invitations to events that you know nothing about.
This can be a clever ploy to get you to click a malicious link, potentially compromising your machine.
It’s best to simply delete any calendar invitations that you don’t recognize.
“If you’re suspicious about an unexpected message, call, or request for personal information or money, it’s safer to presume it’s a scam,” Apple said.
“And contact that company directly if you need to.
“If you’re concerned about a security issue with your Apple device, you can get help from Apple.”
It’s also important that you take urgent action if you believe your Apple ID has been compromised.
That may be because you entered your password or other personal info on a scam page.
Apple said it’s important that you change your Apple ID password immediately.
