SMRTR TechJul 15, 2026TechRepublic

Apple Warns Millions of iPhone Users: FaceTime Scams Are Spreading

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Apple is warning iPhone users about a rise in FaceTime impersonation scams, where fraudsters pose as bank employees, government officials, or tech support agents using video calls to appear more convincing than robocalls or texts. FaceTime itself has no security flaw; the scams rely on pressuring victims into sharing passwords or financial details. Apple advises users to report suspicious calls to [email protected].

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