Originally published by ESET WeLiveSecurity
Apple Pay is a convenient payment method, but scammers have developed various tactics to target users. Here's how the most common scams work and what you can do to stay protected.
Common Apple Pay scams:
- Phishing messages impersonating Apple
- Fake customer support calls
- Compromised merchant accounts
- Social engineering tactics
- Account takeover attempts
- Fake payment requests
Protection measures:
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Verify payment requests before approving
- Never share verification codes
- Only respond to official Apple channels
- Monitor transaction history regularly
- Use strong, unique passwords
- Keep iOS updated
Stay vigilant and verify before you pay.