iPhone and Apple device users are being warned of a new scam where cyber criminals are sending emails pretending to be from the tech giant to steal personal details.
In the email, spotted by The Mirror, it is reported that scammers posing as Apple claim that iPhone users will see their precious photos deleted from devices.
Claiming to come from Apple's iCloud service - the email reads: "Your photos and videos will be deleted, take action!"
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Once opened, users will see the iCloud logo, accompanied by a message suggesting that their usual payment method has expired. Following is fake account details, with a warning that failure to update could potentially lead to images being automatically removed should they be stored using the space-saving subscription service.
The message, reads: "Without iCloud space, you may not be able to store all of your data and files in the iCloud service," before prompting users to click a button to update details. However, users following the link are redirected to a fake website - in which, scammers attempt to siphon personal information.
The landing page suggests that users are entitled to extra iCloud storage completely free of charge through a loyalty programme. But in reality, clicking the new button which appears could lead to the loss of personal data.
Should you receive any emails claiming to have come from Apple's iCloud service, you should be vigilant and check the message with care before taking action to evade scammers. Like many other scams, the latest show tell-tale signs of not being legitimate.
Firstly, despite having an iCloud logo, there is no Apple branding anywhere in the message. Secondly, the note doesn't seem to include the name of the recipient - with crooks adding the first part of the email address in a bid to fool users.
A tap on the sender's address also reveals that the message has not come from an Apple.com address.
Warning users about scams, Apple said: "Scammers often try to trick you into sharing personal or financial information by sending you messages or links to websites that might look like they’re from Apple, but their actual purpose is to steal your account information. Some phishing emails will ask you to click on a link to update your account information.
"Others might look like a receipt for a purchase in the App Store, iTunes Store, iBooks Store or for Apple Music, that you’re certain you didn’t make. Never enter your account information on websites linked from these messages, and never download or open attachments included within them."
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