Overview
- Consumer advocates and the FTC report an active campaign that sends Apple‑lookalike emails claiming iCloud storage is full and urging an immediate upgrade.
- Clicking the embedded button takes users to a fake site that copies Apple’s look and then captures logins and payment details.
- Many messages use scare tactics such as threats of account closure within 48 hours or deletion of photos to push quick action.
- Related scams are surfacing by text and phone, including fake Apple Pay fraud alerts, and one reported $15,000 withdrawal was stopped by a vigilant bank teller.
- Officials advise deleting these messages, checking iCloud and Apple Pay status in device settings, contacting Apple or your bank via official numbers, and watching for spoofed senders that resemble real addresses like noreply@apple.com.