Biz Buzz: 40% off on new iPhone 16? Really?
Tech giant Apple recently unveiled its latest mobile phone model—and loyal customers are likely to buy the new one for device upgrade.
But before you just click that “buy” button on your device, think twice.
A lot of scammers are cashing in on this, sending out fake pre-order promos promising nearly 40-percent discount for the iPhone 16, cybersecurity firm Kaspersky warned.
These suspicious links will bring the unsuspecting victims to a fake website and will ask for their billing and shipping information. Then they will be provided with an option to pay via PayPal.
However, after making the payment, Kaspersky said that no iPhone would be delivered. The firm said this is alarming not only because the hackers are able to steal both the victim’s money and personal information.
“When making new purchases, stick to official channels, be skeptical of deals that seem too good to be true, and always verify URLs (uniform resource locators) before sharing any personal information,” Kaspersky security expert Olga Svistunova.
“Scammers are counting on eager fans letting their guard down, so vigilance is key,” she added.
