The Worcester County Sheriff’s Office is warning citizens about an ongoing phone scam in which individuals falsely claim to represent Apple Security and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC).
What’s happening:Victims report receiving messages stating their Apple ID has been compromised, linked to fraudulent or “black market” activity, or even closed due to an outstanding balance. They are then instructed to call a phone number, where they are transferred to someone claiming to be with the FTC.
These scammers attempt to gain trust and will request personal identifying information, including:
• Financial institution details
• Account information
• Other sensitive personal data
Important:These calls are fraudulent. Apple and the FTC will NOT contact you this way or ask for sensitive information over the phone.
How to protect yourself:• Do NOT call numbers provided in suspicious messages
• Do NOT share personal or financial information
• Hang up immediately if something feels off
• Verify any account issues directly through official websites or customer service
• Enable multi-factor authentication on your accounts
• Report scams to reportfraud.ftc.gov
At this time, no financial losses have been reported, but we urge everyone to remain vigilant.
If you receive a similar call or message, report it to your local law enforcement agency.Learn more about elder fraud prevention from the http://fbi.gov/.../common-frauds-and-scams/elder-fraud
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