
Scams like phishing and social engineering (a type of targeted attack wherein perpetrators impersonate victims to gain access to their data) are very common these days, with some specifically targeting Apple users.
Therefore, Apple has shared a new support document that includes tips to protect your iPhone, iPad and Apple ID by avoiding scams and also how to respond to such emails, calls, and messages.
The company also shared some means which scammers often use to trick users into sharing their personal information or giving money.
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Tips to protect against online scams
- Suspicious emails and messages that look like they are coming from legal companies like Apple, forward them to [email protected]
- Misleading pop-ups and ads that mention your device have some security problems.
- Fake promotions that are offering free products and prizes.
- Scam calls or voicemails that pretend itself as Apple Support.
- Suspicious links to a FaceTime call in emails or messages.
How to protect Apple ID from scammers
Apple shared the following tips to protect the iPhone, iPad, and Mac from Apple ID scams.
- Never share your personal data or security information and passwords, also never agree to enter them into a webpage that someone directs you to.
- Use two-factor authentication, always keep your contact information secure and never share your Apple ID password with anyone as Apple never asks for this information to provide support.
- Never use Apple Gift Cards to make payments.
- Learn how to keep your Apple devices secure.
- Only download apps and software from trustworthy sources, or Apple's official App Store.
- Learn how to identify legitimate Apple emails about App Store or iTunes Store purchases.
- Never answer suspicious calls or messages claiming to be from Apple. Instead, contact Apple through the official support channels.