A new tech support scam targeting iPhone users involves a fake Apple Pay notification tricking victims into believing they have a payment processing issue. The scam replicates familiar Apple features like Face ID verification and generates a false sense of urgency. Key points include: 1. The scam opens a page that displays a fabricated charge of $657 along with fake security alerts. 2.
Users are prompted to call a supposed Apple Support number, but the warning signs such as fixed transaction IDs indicate it's a scam. 3. The scam employs aggressive tactics to prevent users from leaving the site. 4. Victims are advised not to engage with the displayed phone number and to verify their actual purchase history directly through Apple. To protect against such scams, users are encouraged to utilize security software and be skeptical of unsolicited pop-up warnings.