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Apple · Phishing

At least $31,000 lost in past two weeks to phishing scams via Apple iMessage

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Why Low

Low rather than Medium: UK relevance is 40 of 100, little UK-specific signal so far.

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Summary

  • At least $31,000 has been lost in the past two weeks through phishing scams that used Apple iMessage to target users.

Read the original reportThe Straits Times(opens in a new tab)

Pulse

Last change 3h ago · Next recheck 15 Nov 2026, 10:02 UK time

  1. Story14 Nov 2026, 10:02 UK time · 3h ago

    Linked reporting from The Straits Times (independent original reporter).

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How we know

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  • ClaimedHeadline60% confidence

    At least $31,000 lost in past two weeks to phishing scams via Apple iMessage

  • ProbableSummary fact75% confidence

    At least $31,000 lost in past two weeks to phishing scams via Apple iMessage