This video, by Proper Honest Tech, explores common iPhone scams in 2024 and offers tips to stay safe.
Here’s a quick example of some of his callouts:
Smishing: Scammers send phishing messages that appear to be from Apple, urging you to click on a link to address an issue with your iCloud account. Clicking the link takes you to a fake iCloud website that looks legitimate and asks you to enter your Apple ID information.
MFA Bombing: Scammers bombard you with system-level messages asking you to verify your Apple ID password. The constant need to press deny can make you susceptible to a follow-up attack where they call you pretending to be from Apple customer support to trick you into giving them your one-time passcode.
Passcode Theft: Thieves target people in crowded places to steal their iPhones and the passcode used to access them. Once they have the passcode, they can disable Face ID or Touch ID and gain access to banking apps, allowing them to transfer money or go on a spending spree using Apple Pay.