With the launch of the presales of the iPhone 17, the expectation for the new Apple device has generated an increase in online scams. According to Kaspersky’s latest reports, cybercounts take advantage of this enthusiasm to launch online scams that seek to steal personal and financial information from users. From false web pages to fraudulent lotteries, the attacks have intensified in recent weeks.
The detected frauds are not limited to suspicious emails. “Cybercriminals feed on the enthusiasm generated by the great product releases, turning the expectation of consumers into an entrance door to data leaks. We have seen how these tactics have evolved, moving from simple phishing attempts to very elaborate pages that seem authentic. To protect themselves, users must prioritize verification on the impulse and thus avoid falling into these threats Opportunists, ”explains Tatyana Shcherbakova, web content analyst in Kaspersky.
FALSE WEB PAGES AND DECEPT RESERVES
One of the most recurring methods consists of sites that mimic the official Apple store, offering the possibility of reserving the iPhone 17 “before it runs out.” However, these websites are a trap designed to capture user bank data. By clicking on the “Reserve now” button, the victims are redirected to fraudulent forms where sensitive information is requested, without a real product behind the transaction.
With the launch of iPhone 17 presales, the expectation for the new Apple device has generated an increase in online scams
In addition, advertisements of supposed loyalty programs or product tests circulate. Under the promise of becoming “tester” of the iPhone 17, users are induced to share contact data and shipping addresses, and even pay delivery rates. The terminals never arrive and, instead, those affected receive massive spam or more sophisticated phishing attempts.
Online scams: Lotteries and false raffles
Other frequent online scams are the lotteries that promise free iPhones. To participate, users are requested to complete surveys, provide personal information and pay an alleged shipping or service rate. These pages usually include false comments of “winners” that reinforce the illusion of legitimacy. Cybersecurity experts warn that, although these raffles seem convincing, their only objective is to collect personal and financial data for fraudulent purposes.
How to protect yourself from online scams
Faced with this new wave of online scams, the company recommends some basic digital security practices:
