Consumer Groups Warn iPhone Users of Email Scam Targeting iCloud Storage

Scam Targets iPhone Users with Fake iCloud Emails Consumer organizations are warning iPhone users about an email scam.

8 billion iPhone users worldwide. The email scam is designed to steal personal information and banking details. The scam emails include a link that enables upgrade to a larger plan. The scam emails are aesthetically similar to Apple communications.

The scam emails are signed by The iCloud Team. Clicking the upgrade link or button in the scam emails redirects users to a phishing website. The phishing website is designed to steal banking information and personal details.

Some scam messages state that the iCloud account will close within 48 hours unless immediate action is taken.

Independent Organization Alerts Apple Users An independent consumer organization shared on Facebook that every Apple user needs to know about the scam.

The scam emails claim that all photos will be deleted. A potential victim shared an image of an email with the subject line Your iCloud storage is full. The scam email body states that iCloud storage is full, documents, contacts, and device data are no longer being backed up, photos and videos are not being uploaded, and iCloud Drive and iCloud-enabled apps are not being updated.

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Federal Trade Commission Issues Guidance The US Federal Trade Commission urged users not to click any links and to contact Apple if they receive such messages.

com reported on these warnings amid rising scam activities targeting Apple users.

Related Scams Involving Apple Pay and Calls Consumer Affairs issued a warning last week about suspicious messages including fake Apple Pay fraud alerts and high-pressure phone calls.

A victim received a text warning about a suspicious Apple Pay charge that urged her to call a number. The victim was connected to someone posing as an investigator after calling the number. The victim was convinced to withdraw $15,000 from her bank account.

A bank teller recognized the scam and told the victim to hang up. Consumer Affairs warned that calling an attached phone number or clicking a provided link connects victims to someone impersonating Apple Support, a bank, or law enforcement. Experts emphasize that recipients of suspicious messages should not click links or call numbers, but check with bank or Apple through official channels and check Apple Pay activity on the device.