TIME.CO, Jakarta – Apple mobile products, series iPhone15 will be launched soon. Many eyes look at this new product to see various upgrades or want to own it. However, experts Kaspersky has discovered something else, namely a series of scams that take advantage of the euphoria surrounding this technological innovation.
“This scam includes a variety of fraudulent schemes, each of which poses different risks to unsuspecting users, including potential data and financial loss,” reads the statement distributed on Monday, September 11, 2023.
The Kaspersky report states that in a common fraudulent ploy, the perpetrators lure users with the opportunity to purchase the iPhone 15 before its official launch. This scheme takes advantage of users’ desire to be the first to own the new Apple device.
A common scheme is that scammers claim to be able to provide preview iPhones and promise users the chance to get them, often at a premium price.
To secure their “exclusive” purchases, victims are required to make an advance payment or disclose their financial information. Furthermore, users are asked to provide personally identifiable details such as name, address and telephone number.
Once the payment is made, the scammers disappear, leaving the victim without the promised iPhone and losing their funds. In addition to the financial risks, these scams raise significant privacy concerns, as the stolen data could potentially be sold on the black market.
There is also another form of fraud that offers participants the chance to win a new iPhone 15, as long as they pay a fee up front. The general progression of this pattern is that users are attracted to a free iPhone 15, which perfectly completes their wait for the next launch.
To enter a giveaway, participants are asked to pay a small fee, often disguised as a “processing” or “registration” fee. After depositing commissions, participants do not receive any rewards.
“In the digital age, scammers are constantly adapting and exploiting our enthusiasm for the latest technological trends,” said Kaspersky security expert Tatyana Kulikova.
According to Tatyana, it is very important for consumers to remain vigilant, check offers and protect their personal data. “Remember, if something seems too good to be true, it often ends up being a scam,” he says.
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To avoid becoming a victim of such frauds, Kaspersky experts recommend:
• Verify the source: Make sure you are dealing with a reputable and authorized seller, especially for preview purchases.
• Avoid prepayment: Be wary of offers that require prepayment for gifts or preview products.
• Use official channels: rely on the official Apple website or authorized resellers for authentic purchases.
• Check reviews: Before making an online purchase, research the seller and review customer feedback.
• Enable two-factor authentication (2FA): Protect your online accounts, especially those linked to payment methods, with 2FA.
• Use a security solution: An automated security solution, such as Kaspersky Premium, will protect you from all known and unknown frauds.
• Stay informed: Stay up to date on common scams and cybersecurity best practices.
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