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Woman narrowly avoids financial loss in cleverly disguised Apple Pay scam
A woman nearly fell victim to an Apple Pay scam that tricked her into thinking she was fixing a legitimate charge from a trusted brand, only to discover it was worth $15,000. The incident highlights the importance of taking extra caution when dealing with unfamiliar charges on payment apps.
A woman almost fell victim to an Apple Pay text scam that nearly cost her $15,000. The scam message appeared to be from a trusted brand and caused her to quickly try to resolve the issue, only later realizing it was a phishing attempt. Authorities were able to track down the scammers and recover some of the stolen funds. The incident serves as a reminder to be cautious when receiving unexpected transaction notifications.
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