It’s not too late to pre-order the iPhone 16 model you want!
One trick being used by criminals is to build a website that looks like a well-known legitimate online store. By offering bogus 40% discounts on the iPhone 16 line, you are attracted to the lower prices so you enter your credit card info on the website along with your address. Some phony sites even have a place for victims to type in their PayPal information to “pay” for an iPhone that they will never receive. Meanwhile, the personal info they’ve divulged can be used by the thief to make purchases that will show up on the victim’s credit card statement. And that credit card info can also be sold on the dark web.
Apple iPhone 16 Pro on the left, iPhone 16 on the right. | Image credit-Apple
Kaspersky researchers also tell iPhone owners to be wary of a scam that offers technical support to help Android users switching to iOS or help unknowledgeable iPhone buyers learn how to use their new iPhone. With this trick, the iPhone user’s Apple ID and password are requested in order to sign in to the website offering support and are subsequently stolen. This is no good because the thief will “essentially hold the keys to your digital kingdom,” according to Kaspersky.
With your Apple ID and password, the bad guys can get control of your phone, change passwords, access your banking and other financial apps, and wipe you out. They could also make unauthorized purchases using your Apple Wallet. Let’s just say that giving out your Apple ID and password is not a good idea.
You can still pre-order the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max so go ahead and do it now!
If you’re not sure if a website is legit, check the URL before you share any personal information suggests Kaspersky security expert Olga Svistunova. Also, look for spelling mistakes like “App1e” instead of “Apple.” She adds, “Scammers are counting on eager fans letting their guard down, so vigilance is key,”