{"id":76606,"date":"2024-10-01T14:00:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/6e73522800347cb2ff08fecaf94b24b0"},"modified":"2024-10-01T14:00:04","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T14:00:04","slug":"scammers-sneaky-new-tactic-preying-on-people-whove-lost-their-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.timesamerica.net\/scammers-sneaky-new-tactic-preying-on-people-whove-lost-their-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"Scammers\u2019 sneaky new tactic preying on people who\u2019ve lost their iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Losing your iPhone can be a stressful and frustrating experience. Scammers are often ready to exploit the anxiety of distraught iPhone owners searching for their lost devices. These unscrupulous individuals have developed various schemes to take advantage of the situation and make a quick profit. This context is crucial in understanding the concerns raised by Donald, who wrote to us regarding lost iPhone scams. Donald from Saginaw, Michigan, shared his experience:<\/p>\n
“I lost an Apple iPhone 6 and found numerous online scams claiming they could locate it for just 89 cents. They promised to get back to me in three hours, but instead, I received a bill for $48.00 in yearly dues.”<\/i><\/p>\n
In addition to the scam Donald encountered, there are also scammers who falsely claim to have found or purchased your lost or stolen phone and offer to delete your sensitive data for a small fee.<\/p>\n
While you cannot control the loss of your iPhone, there are several proactive steps you can take to facilitate the recovery of your device or data. If your iPhone is lost for good, you can still take measures to protect your personal information.<\/p>\n
GET SECURITY ALERTS, EXPERT TIPS – SIGN UP FOR KURT\u2019S NEWSLETTER – THE CYBERGUY REPORT HERE<\/u><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n