These days, since we’re living in such a tech-driven world, one of the most important things to keep in mind is how to keep your iPhone safe. That includes dodging scams.
Though there is so much advanced and secure technology out there, that also means that hackers and malicious individuals have found ways to make scams and schemes more elaborate and easier to trick people with. Therefore, that’s why it’s crucial to stay up to date with some of the latest and most common scams to avoid as an iPhone or overall smartphone user. Read more about two of them tech pros are warning against below.
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1. Smishing-to-Account-Takeover
When it comes to using an iPhone or any smart device in 2026, you know that there are so many apps, channels, sites, and more that require some kind of login. These logins will help keep you safe, but only if you create a wide variety of them and avoid using them in the wrong place, like in this newer kind of scam.
"It is a hybrid phishing-social-engineering attack," explains cybersecurity pro Jacob Kalvo. "The scammer sends an extremely polished SMS or iMessage alert with a claim such as 'Your Apple ID has been temporarily locked due to suspicious activity' or 'unrecognized login attempt made in another country.' The alert contains a link that appears valid upon first inspection. These links may contain slight variations on domains that resemble Apple's domain structures (e.g., appleid-verify[.]com). When you click on the link, you will be directed to a nearly perfect replica of the Apple ID Login Page. Therein lies your problem. Not only do you have to enter your login credentials, but you are also required to enter your Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) code(s)."
"In many instances, the scammers are utilizing both your stolen credentials and your real-time 2FA codes to obtain full control over your account," he adds. "After gaining access, they lock you out of your account in a matter of minutes."
2. Fake Apple Texts
This might sound similar to the first scam, but it may also be a bit easier to detect. Again, there are many scammers or hackers who will try to target iPhone users by posing as Apple through text messages, and can do so through some powerful technology. However, there's one important thing to remember about the way Apple operates.
"These aren't generic texts being sent to a mass group anymore," notes tech pro Ron Kerbs. "They're personalized. They know your name, reference your device, and often arrive during moments of stress, like right after you've made a purchase, which is exactly when your guard is down. Unlike other fraudulent texts, these look and feel so real because they appear to come from a trusted company that you use every day. That's how they get you. Once you enter your Apple ID credentials on that fake page, the scammer owns your digital life."
"It's important to remember that Apple will never ask you to verify your account through a text message link," he continues. "If something looks off, go directly to Apple.com by typing the link in yourself. Do not ever tap the links sent to you."
