iOS 18 New Scam - Caution! - What You Should Know

[@joeyappleseed3158]

I get them almost daily. The biggest one is USPS. Just Delete don’t open.

[@TerranceNock]

@@joeyappleseed3158 exactly lol my block game is so fast and so strong haha!

[@p-can5487]

If you don’t know sender. Just block the number and delete Never reply if you do it confirms that number is live

[@TerranceNock]

WAS. JUST. ABOUT. TO. SAY. THIS.

[@EdwardHoney]

Unfortunately some services like medical etc use texts to let you know / remind you of your appointment(s). Mind you they often need to be reminded to not send links...

[@keston161]

Same thing I did earlier on , regarding a message from a number not in my contacts

[@JesseLikesWeather]

Though sometimes the "read" indicator can also appear as an indicator

[@rosestines66]

@@p-can5487 I get in the iMessage sometimes like it’s supposedly from the postal service that I got something that they need for me to get my address right n so if I tap on the link n put in my correct address they can deliver it to me but I don’t do that I report it to spam n delete it

[@NotoriousRawDogger]

Scamming. Scammers everywhere

[@lsh-zi2lc]

If only they put that talent to good use........

[@cmflyer]

And sadly my brain always reads them with a south Asian accent.

[@robloxfan4271]

@@cmflyersame here 💀

[@YeOldGeezer]

@@cmflyerI always read them with an Indian accent

[@ImCaL-eL]

I understood that Spider-Man 1 movie game reference

[@clairehoskin7632]

Thanks for the heads up

[@yamil.343]

Thanks Aaron. Nobody does this better 😊

[@selw0nk]

Why can't iMessage have an auto spam protection like on Google Messages?

[@Jay5ive789]

That’s one thing I missed when I switched to a iPhone 5 years ago

[@gbsailing9436]

If you think about it, the unknown messages folder IS JUST THAT! Google's spam folder will still have to be scanned through to make sure you are not deleting anything from someone you know - here you are doing just the same thing, except it's called 'unknown messages', which it not only technically correct, but more user friendly to boot - which is always an APPLE trait!!!

[@megatronskneecap]

Because Apple sucks at user safety

[@strikeIII]

​@@gbsailing9436Google Messages does a better job at knowing what is actually spam vs Apple's catch all approach of just putting anything not in your contacts in a separate folder.

[@gbsailing9436]

​@@megatronskneecap there is a saying; "you can walk away from a conversation leaving a person wondering whether you're an idiot or not, or you can open your mouth and remove all doubt from their minds." not having an iPhone, and not knowing anything about them you won't know all the technological security advancements that Apple has implemented - which then having brought to better user security to market, Google and Samsung have had to duplicate and install on their phones to make their user experience secure. For example: when you pay for an item with Apple Pay using your phone or watch, you are not handing over your credit card details to the merchant. You are only giving the merchant a unique ID identifying number that Apple assigns solely to you and your phone or watch, and is linked with your bank account - not the credit card number. So this means that contactless payments via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are totally secure and cannot be scanned or traced back to your account by a third-party standing nearby. This is only one example of the many security features that Apple has implemented which then have had to be copied duplicated by Samsung and Google to keep in the so-called race for Customer security. Clearly, you need to engage your brain prior to making comment, and read my comment above more critically - and acknowledge its factual correctness instead of shooting your mouth off.

[@jaydenpudvah7646]

Let me guess they’re gonna release iOS 18.2.2

[@zollotech]

maybe,

[@danbh84]

No

[@fotografo24]

They have to, 18.2.1 is draining battery like crazy

[@ekiM2K]

@@fotografo24 my battery was garbage on 18.3 beta 1, its a bit better on beta 2 but not nearly as good as it was on 18.2. No idea about 18.2.1

[@fotografo24]

@@ekiM2K I have been having issues since 18.2.1 and not only with battery but also with opening hidden apps not opening and some apps change place without me moving them

[@TerranceNock]

Someone already commented but JUST BLOCK AND DELETE & REPORT.

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

There is ABSOLUTELY NOWHERE I can go to report Apple problems now that the website no longer enables doing so. I am not a developer so I cannot report using the app. either.

[@TerranceNock]

@ under the message you can click the blue letters “report junk.” Also, be sure to”filter unknown senders” so they can be added to a separate list. This will also help to ensure you don’t mistakenly respond to scammers.

[@gbsailing9436]

Hey Aaron, I think you could have told people about the function at around 03:14. Here under 'unknown messages' you can go in and ask to 'select messages' and have an option to delete straight away without having to go open each message and read it - and possibly accidentally click on the message. The beauty here is that if your iPhone doesn't recognised the number you can delete a whole list of them right off the bat - never even opening them. Thanks for all your content.

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day.

[@Glinedog]

Thank you. Always good to know about this risk and way to minimise 🙏

[@RKDriver]

I've been getting a number of these messages over the past couple months. Immediately delete them but I wish Apple would allow you to choose what can be classified as junk. Seems like it just randomly gives you that option.

[@phillipschuman4307]

When I search all messages from unknown parties, and select them and hit delete, I always get two choices: simple delete, or delete and report spam.

[@rosestines66]

I get it but I report it to spam ❤😊

[@brianschaaff7529]

Got a link as part of iMessage that I needed to get the info on, I normally wouldn’t but stupidity rain and did. The link worked without issue, Norton didn’t flag it, but think might have been a screen scraper. Any suggestions on how to find it and remove??

[@reggiebloom6295]

What to do if you suspect your phone has been infiltrated?? Will refreshing the phone be enough to reactivate the protective protocols?? Tnx!

[@asareemmanuel8182]

Nice update

[@OldHeartFalls]

This was different and I actually loved it cause nobody else’s in the tech world mentions this at all. Thanks man!! ❤

[@denisepaige2314]

Thanks for the information. Useful always! Always look forward to your videos.

[@sebastianbarajas4367]

Thank you Aaron, this was actually really helpful! 👍🏻

[@zollotech]

Appreciate it! Glad to help.

[@aljwham]

Thank you

[@anoldslowhorse]

Great advice ….

[@loudaccord]

Thank you for keeping us informed and for the wallpapers! Sadly, my 84 y/o mom got scammed by this. Hard to explain to her the level of detail it takes to stay safe.

[@adiposerex5150]

I actually got the website of an unwanted text and blocked that website on my carrier. Never got another spam text. In mail, you can block easily.

[@urosgorjan9527]

Thnx for warning and instructions Aaron❤

[@renzo6490]

Does this apply to iPads, too?

[@TechlikeL]

Thank you for informing, as always. Keep it up 😊

[@thehouseofwhiskeywhiskey9343]

Thanks for the update 🙏

[@mvl6827]

iMessage... 🤔 what is that?

[@murtazachaudhary3339]

Nice video

[@proulxr2002]

Thank you as always Aaron for keeping us informed and up-to-date on iOS issues. Cheers from Canada!🇨🇦

[@The-Tall-Photographer]

All these iOS 18 problems. I’m still on 17.7 and I’ll likely stay there

[@doodoofart6698]

Woah! Better stay safe!

[@renzo6490]

Whoa.

[@TjSemeniuk-s6n]

@@renzo6490I am woe woe is me

[@emiel333]

Thanks Aaron.

[@j0rGe_]

Thank you, especially for this 🙏🏻

[@GOTRAINSGO]

Great tips thanks for the of this helpful information

[@Nevergiveup-qm7yv]

iOS 18.2.2 needed ASAP.

[@rosestines66]

Great video Aaron thanks ❤😊

[@jaexster750]

I don’t click on any messages that I don’t recognize. I just delete it.

[@denniskirschbaum9109]

I've gotten this one. Ignored it, of course.

[@Jdnicks00]

Is ios17.7 okay? Glad my old 13pro is still on ios17

[@Hi_Vader317]

Yep. My phone has been super slow and glitched after the latest update. I am almost certain i have some sort of malware. I never click any links but there is something no right.

[@ivankotygoroshko2269]

This scam is popular at NYC since congestion tolls become in affect

[@maximummoney8024]

I’m quick on this

[@nduna1972]

everything wildin out nowadays

[@PWingert1966]

on the filter instructions under 18.2.1 it is now a heading of message filtering and below that it says unknown& Spam, click on this and get to a new settings screen where your filter unknown sends slider is lcoated.

[@sylviaatkins7316]

I’m in the Uk and had one of these messages yesterday. It did the report, block and delete.

[@LeoFriedman06]

Hey Aaron, by the way, there’s a bug on 18.3 beta 2 where After setting a photo or Memoji as the new profile picture for apple account in settings, the photo is zoomed out farther than the preview initially showed before pressing "done".

[@okayyig]

I've got a message from one of these numbers, if you get these just delete them and block.

[@BoojiePanda]

I've seen several of those fake delivery text messages, sometimes getting 3 of them in one day. Since I have the official shipping companies added in my contact list, I can easily tell when fake ones come in, so I know not to click on anything. Keeping the official shipping apps installed is a good secondary checkpoint, too.

[@itsallgud91]

I just block and delete.

[@rijae]

I might not fully understand this, so I’d like some clarification. By making the link clickable, am I already sharing my personal data with an attacker? Or does making the link clickable simply create the possibility of clicking it, which could then lead to sharing my data? I’m not sure what 'activating the link to be clickable' actually means.

[@rasheelmerchant6554]

Wallpaper 🤝

[@ThemePro24]

It's not a bug; it's how it works and if you just fell off the scam turnip truck, you'll fall for anything. I get those messages all the time and it's quite obvious what they are. Block and delete.

[@rdoc7818]

Sad to think people need to be told this…

[@applelyte76]

Is that blue iPhone wrapped? I don’t recall a pro iPhone in that shade of blue! (Great content too by the way-keep up the great work!)

[@ritaprows6747]

I have a pro max that is that shade of blue

[@applelyte76]

@@ritaprows6747wow I had forgotten all about that one. It’s a great color!

[@paulmaric2965]

Useful video Aaron! The filter unknown senders option in Messages was on by default on my device. Good thing. I haven't had this scam. Whether it's a caller or a text, I always delete it and block the person if I don't know them. If at a later date I find out that it was from someone I know, I exchange numbers with the person so it doesn't happen again to the specific person.

[@barthomme6890]

forking hell. ios 18 on a whole is a big mess

[@WhittyPics]

If you enable unknown senders, it just filters out anybody not in your contacts list. Texts from your doctor's office will also be filtered.

[@JustIcy12]

I legit just got a message that was like the one you showed thank god I saw this video before I did anything. 👍

[@paytongreen13]

I truly appreciate you warning me and everyone out there about these scammers and how to keep our devices safe. This was so incredibly helpful Aaron. Thank you so much.

[@olejrgenkjhl5043]

I really want to see some more of those videos!! I love your channel!!! 👍🏼💚 Keep up with your amazing work!! 🔥🎉

[@113caleb]

Any advice on if a scammer you blocked keeps calling you

[@johnw1178]

Wow, the first thing that comes to mind is you can’t fix STUPID!

[@SuperVillain-er1lz]

i get these amazon or ups delivery updates a lot, i just started replying to insult to them and realized now the links turn clickable. i still don't click em but good catch. never appreciated or realized the links they sent were always sent as unclickable texts before

[@strikeIII]

Main reason I want back to the Google Pixel is because it does a much better job at blocking and catching spam calls and texts.

[@rudy1197]

I wish Apple would separate out security updates from feature updates and not mix them together. Let the users decide when to upgrade for security and not have to deal with buggy feature updates. Some of us really like the current version IOS we're on and only interested in keeping it safe but not interested in other features that may contribute to increased cpu usage and battery life.

[@DeviPrasad-k8p]

I really like your generous BEAUTIFUL wallpapers

[@Kollobokk-z7n]

I never reply to messages coming from people not in my contacts.

[@johantiefenbach5310]

Thank you for sharing this information with us, Aaron. I’ve actually received one of these text messages myself, so I’ve deleted it. As always, you’re very helpful. Thank you.

[@LifezEverything]

Zollo is anyone else having problem with RCS and SMS flickering in your message box?

[@lcg2483]

How do you make the apps at the bottom look like they are blended in with wall paper?

[@ayokikando]

The real scam is iOS 18 being released with all these bugs.

[@god7slayer]

😂😂😂😂

[@easternv1lle]

That makes zero sense

[@Dddsctcgv-p6c]

Right😂😂😂😂

[@ultramet]

Or the new Photos app.

[@Salema6260]

No the real scam is IOS 18 being fully implemented in 2024 and it’s still on betas 🤦‍♀️

[@ras4756]

FYI, Badges will stop showing up even if enabled, when you enable Filter Unknown senders.

[@megatronskneecap]

I’ve gotten one of these messages. Only ever an issue stupid enough to be an Apple issue. Just add proper spam protection…

[@robloxfan4271]

Just as well i never use i message

[@Herbo-abc]

3:23 I have that on IOS 16.7.10

[@Cjmboo]

I don’t know about private they need to do a better job I always thought apple was secure but they are not

[@juliem1421]

Older iOS had this same behavior so the title is misleading

[@agurhatia6488]

What about us that me are on ios 17.7.2 I haven't seen any ios security updates so far !

[@Kvs1920]

Got a message like that about an hr ago super weird

[@maximummoney8024]

Watching the likes and the views increase is so satisfying 😊 Its like I am on a live stream

[@ivankotygoroshko2269]

Couldn’t insert screenshot here

[@bennolanswaggerdiaperteenbaby]

I have gotten several of those messages. And I just block and delete them

[@dlb3232]

It seems like the alarm bug is worse in 18.2.1… even after a phone restart it keeps coming back.

[@CuzzinCoo]

I made a contact called Scams, and then blocked that contact. Now every time I get a text from a number like this I just add it to the scam contact.

[@clintontheross]

Yep I got that same exact message but they were posing as the toll tag company. Saying I owed and had to pay LOL

[@beruangsinar1033]

THAT much storage that makes you pay for Icloud and THAT screen quality for THAT price is already a scam.

[@Lykø941]

I do not give any message or phone calls attention, unless there is a name. Not just a phone number.

[@mattharris7248]

Hi , I’m on iPhone 12 , how do I enable sms text messaging on it , I can’t see it under messages

[@shotypinky]

Will there be a fix for the Music App? Since IOS 18 it just closes as soon as I go to play a song. I’ve read were users have deleted the app and reloaded their library, but still happening, so no point going down that track if it’s not a fix. I have an iPhone 12. Thank you.

[@gecron]

Wow! Literally got a message like this yesterday. Saying they couldn’t deliver a package and to reply Y (reported and deleted immediately). It’s annoying because I’ve literally been having an issue getting a package delivered to my mother.

[@garyclark6747]

@zollotech Arron, how can we re-enable this disabling of links and is there any way to “stop” without replying? I’m hanging out back here on 17.5.1 so is it a known issue on these older releases? 4:50

[@PWingert1966]

I get a whole new settings page with message filtering and MSS filtering where I have None, McAfee Security and Norton 360

[@MisterOlaf75]

Got one too. They send it under the name of my provider. A message that my internet settings weren’t right with a link in it. I’m on 18.2.1

[@ahmed_adly]

Since 18.2.1 i am facing a random screen flickering and glitching.. 16 PM

[@Photogeek611]

I’ve been getting BS emails trying to tell me my payment for my iCloud didn’t go through. So there’s that to. As far as messages I don’t even open them if I don’t know who it’s from. I delete and block right away. And i never open links.

[@thehomiedan6378]

I’m curious as to why this is just now becoming big news because I’ve been getting these since at least March of last year!

[@StephanieVelazquez-j4t]

Unrelated but i just installed ios 18.3 public beta 2 wanted to wait a while to install it since its my only iphone and so far its smooth and somehow better then 18.2.1, hope beta 3 as good or better :)

[@stephencooper3583]

Honestly, this isn't really a "vulnerability". It's kind of common sense not to click on unknown links from random unknown messages. At least I thought it was... but apparently some people do, I guess. 🤷‍♂ Also, it's not specific to iphones or imessage. They send the same crap to Androids, Macs, PCs or whatever. Any messaging or email app. Still... common sense beats scammers like 99.99% of the time.

[@DavidTaylor-dh7lp]

I have an IT background and I automatically report messages like this as spam. But now I’m noticing a new tactic they are trying. I’ve been receiving random text messages from random number with area codes that I know I have no connection with. The messages just say Hi or Hello and I just do the same as usual report the messages as spam and don’t reply.

[@SevereMkII]

What weather app has that widget? visible at 1:49 I'm on a 16 Pro 18.2.1 and can't find it in the default widgets for weather

[@zollotech]

Mercury weather

[@SevereMkII]

@@zollotech Thank you!

[@Romeoforbes]

My 15 pro max battery drains so fast. I'm sorry I updated to the latest ios 18

[@easternv1lle]

I’ve experienced these text scams before! I could easily tell by the fact that A. I don’t drive, so I’m clearly not using toll roads, and B. I tend to get random USPS texts, even though I’m not awaiting any package/order, and the fact that most of the URLs make ZERO sense for both of these scams