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Beware Apple.com SMS phishing

paddyrg
paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
I don't use Apple kit, so I know this is phishing for sure.

Apparently 'from' Apple.com, it claims my iCloud ID needs reactivating, linking to a phishing site.

This kind of thing is usually released over a holiday hoping to catch people before someone spots it's bogus.

It's unusual because it's 1) by SMS and 2) is a personalised salutation to my real name. Be wary if you receive one!

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  • poppy10_2
    poppy10_2 Posts: 6,588 Forumite
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  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    As there was a concerted push by scammers yesterday, I alerted a couple of Apple device owning friends - and they actually got the self-same texts within a few minutes of my alert. I know that stopped one guy who'd otherwise be being reamed right now.
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