Australians are being warned of a new scam targeting Apple Pay users across the country. 7NEWS
“Watch out for phishing texts claiming that your account has been suspended,” they said.“This creates a sense of urgency that encourages you to act quickly – but the link is a scam designed to steal your card and banking info.”What to do
The ACCC also has a list of guidelines to help people protect themselves from phishing scams. It recommends the following: Do not click on any links or open attachments from texts claiming to be from your bank or another trusted organisation and asking you to update or verify your details – just press delete.Look for the secure symbol on the website to know if it’s secure.
Never provide your personal, credit card or online account details if you receive a call claiming to be from your bank or any other organisation. Instead, call your bank to check. If you think you have provided your account details to a scammer, contact your bank or financial institution immediately.7NEWS.com.au has reached out to the ACCC for further comment.
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