SMARTPHONE users have been warned about scammers utilizing the new iPhone launch to steal their money.
It’s no surprise that scammers will try anything to steal your hard-earned cash.
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This includes creating a cryptocurrency scam that’s contingent on the new iPhone 15’s launch.
One of the most common types of these scams is cryptocurrency giveaways.
Scammers will essentially create a website that looks like it is affiliated with Apple and offer a large crypto cash prize.
However, in order to participate, victims are asked to provide their personal information or even send money in cryptocurrency.
“To participate you just need to send from 0.1 BTC to 50 BTC to the contribution address and we will immediately send you back 0.2 BTC to 100 BTC (x2) to the address you sent it from,” one fraudulent site reads, per MalwareBytes.
To clarify, 0.1 BTC is the equivalent of around $2,606, and 50 BTC is $1,305,600.
What’s more, an ETH and BTC address are offered for both fake donation options to make it appear more realistic.
“This is an incredibly fast path to losing all of your money,” MalwareBytes warns in its blog post.
“The people behind these kinds of sites are hoping that visitors won’t look too closely lest they spot the scam coming apart at the seams,” it continued.
“Even so, this is a common tactic and a popular way for scammers to encourage panic sending with the promise of huge payouts just out of reach.”
HOW TO STAY SAFE
Users are advised to steer clear of any site that asks them to “donate” cryptocurrency funds in order to receive a prize.
Do not click on links in emails or social media messages from people you do not know.
Furthermore, only enter your personal information on websites that you trust.
As always, keep your software up to date, including your web browser and antivirus software.
September 15, 2023 at 01:23AM
from The Sun