When an iPhone is marked as lost, it is remotely locked with a passcode and you can display a custom message with your phone number on your missing device's Lock screen. So, when someone loses their iPhone, it is quite natural to lock it by marking the device as lost by visiting website. Scammers are also resorting to phishing scams to steal iCloud login details from owners of lost iPhonesMost iPhone owners use the Find My service to protect their iPhone in case it is lost or misplaced. A genuine customer support representative will never ask for any personal information or banking details ever. These types of calls mostly ask you for your credit or debit card details and under no circumstances should you reveal these details to anyone over a call. Scare people, make them re-verify their accounts and in the process steal personal information including banking details and iCloud login credentials. In fact, they say your account may have been breached," said FTC in its blog post. "In another twist on the scam, you get a recorded message that says there’s been suspicious activity in your Apple iCloud account. It is highly recommended that users do not press 1 or dial any other number. After the so-called executive alerts you about the possible “suspicious activities” on your iCloud account, he or she will ask you to press 1 or call a different phone number to fix the issue. The scammers may sound quite intimidating. You may get a call from someone claiming that some “suspicious activities” may have put your Apple iCloud account at risk and you are required to talk to an Apple customer support executive to verify your personal details and “lock” your ID.
Scammers have figured out a new way to make iPhone and other Apple device owners into revealing their iCloud login credentials, warned The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in a new blog post.