Apple warns iPhone users about rising facetime scam threat
Millions of iPhone users are warned by Apple to be cautious of scammers using FaceTime to pose as legitimate organizations to steal data.
Apple warns iPhone owners over rising FaceTime scam surge Scammers impersonate representatives from banks, government agencies, Apple Support, or even friends,
They are using the video-calling service FaceTime to trick their victims out of personal and financial details.
According to Apple, scammers exploit FaceTime, because the video feature lends itself to making calls feel more personal and trustworthy.
During FaceTime scams, cybercriminals push users into giving them account passwords, one-time passcodes, bank account numbers, and demand instant payment for a supposedly urgent situation.
Apple says you should never share any password, validation codes, or financial account details through FaceTime or during any calls that are initiated without you.
You should hang up if a call appears suspicious, and report suspected FaceTime calls or invitations through the tools within the FaceTime service.
Cybersecurity professionals also stress that before taking any actions, you should always verify the identity of anyone calling you through a separate communication method.
These “social engineering” scams rely on getting you to give information away rather than targeting any of the phone’s technical defenses.
