Apple issues an urgent security alert for millions of iPhone users regarding dangerous new scams targeting personal financial data. AppleInsider: Apple Pay scams are rife, here's how to protect yourself and your money Apple Pay scams are rife, here's how to protect yourself and your money Apple Mail's "trusted sender" banner can reportedly mislead users into phishing scams. Learn how scammers exploit this security feature to deceive victims.

Understanding the Context

ConsumerAffairs: Been targeted by the Apple Pay scam? You probably will be Scammers are sending fake “Apple Pay fraud alerts” to trick victims into calling criminals Victims are pressured into moving money quickly — often ... Forbes: Apple Warns All iPhone Users—Do Not Answer These Calls And Texts Put as simply as possible, Apple won’t call or text you to warn of an issue. It will not send you a number to call.

Key Insights

It will never ask for any codes or passwords. It will never email or message with ...