How to Spot iPhone Scams
As soon as the release date of the iPhone approached, hackers and online criminals started to think of ways to scam unsuspecting consumers with phony iPhone offers and deals. Since you don't want to put yourself at risk, you should know how to spot iPhone scams.
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Watch out for ads found in emails you receive. You should avoid clicking on links in emails that advertise the iPhone or iPhone deals. Many of these links install malware onto your computer.
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Pay with a secured method. If an iPhone retailer asks you to pay with a money order or to wire money, then you can assume it's a scam. Legitimate retailers will require a credit card to make an online purchase for the iPhone.
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Look out for the phrase "Free iPhone." The iPhone costs hundreds of dollars. No company will give one away for free unless there's a catch.
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Question notices of winning an iPhone. If you haven't entered a drawing for an iPhone, then it's unlikely that you won the device. This scam will likely make your computer vulnerable to spam bots.
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Stay up-to-date on new scams involving the iPhone. Check ScamBusters.org often to see any new reported scams involving the iPhone.
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Tips & Warnings
To avoid iPhone scams, you should purchase the device directly from an Apple Store or an AT&T store.
Watch out for iPhone scams on eBay as well. Read the description carefully and also check the seller's feedback before making an iPhone purchase.
