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Warning as 'malicious' scam iCloud emails can lead to 'dark web' hack

Fraudulent emails pretending to be from Apple’s iCloud are being distributed, urging recipients to click on harmful links.
These emails arise from fraudsters aiming to exploit users by claiming issues such as full storage, outdated payment methods, or suspicious account activity.
The emails create a sense of urgency by warning recipients they could lose important photos and files, urging them to upgrade immediately, often sweetening the offer with discounts as high as 80% to encourage quick decisions.
Phishing websites linked from these emails collect personal details including names, emails, phone numbers, and bank information, which can be sold on the dark web or used for further scams.
Users are advised to detect scam features like unofficial sender addresses, impersonal greetings, and poor grammar, and to report suspicious emails to authorities including report@phishing.gov.uk.

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Warning as 'malicious' scam iCloud emails can lead to 'dark web' hack

iPhone users are being warned to delate scam emails that are circulating impersonating Apple’s iCloud service.

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The Police Department warned citizens about fake emails

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