Warning! iPhone Has A Serious Scam Problem

[@zollotech]

It looks like Apple has fixed this issue. According to 9to5Mac the company responded. The company knows about the few recent cases of these phishing attacks and Apple has taken action to solve the problem

[@oyvoy170]

Would we need to update our system?

[@leslie594]

Hopefully it’s on their end so it gets stopped immediately. There’s been so many weird messages that I slide to report to Apple but wonder if that does any good.

[@Richesgamerstudio]

Some people will still fall for it 😢

[@casquefer]

@@leslie594 Yes it does, imo. If we don't alert Apple they will never realize the extent of a phishing attack.

[@Euclidean3141]

My mum is on iOS 17.4.1 on an iPhone 11 Pro and is still getting this problem on April 1st 2024 (it’s not an April fools mind lol)

[@adiposerex5150]

I just clicked on each prompt and deleted. No calls received as my block list is bigger than my contact list.

[@kabolangan1391]

You can do this options: 1. Settings > apple id > communication preferences > from there turn off announcements and app,music, tv etc to prevent apple spams 2. Settings > safari > advance > from there turn of privacy preserving ad mesurement to prevent ad tracking. 3. Settings > privacy and security > apple advertising > from there turn off personalized ads to limit apple ads. It works 100% to me without any issues

[@rexcherry2836]

I've turn them off too.. gracias 😊

[@zahir585]

You’d think everyone is already doing this lol thanks reminding people 👍🏻

[@zollotech]

That will not work as it is a password reset issue. However, it has since been resolved on Apple's server side.

[@kabolangan1391]

@@zollotech true!! but as for the others like me it can mitigate showing any notification’s showing on apples error’s as you told..

[@Silverline2572]

Awesome! Thx. I already had all those turned off. Nice find 👍

[@musiciangamer76]

Also never answer unknown numbers you don’t know. If it’s legit and a real person then they will leave a voicemail. Scammers and fakes 99% of the time never leave voicemails. They normally just keep calling back to back using the same method in this video until you give in and answer.

[@Winters11]

no one leaves voicemails in Portugal since 10 years ago. Absolutely no one. Plus, there are MANY situations were not answering a no known phone can have terrible consequences. Alarm companies uses different numbers each time they call you, when the alarm goes off. Job interviewers call you from numbers you don´t know, and might not leave a messages if you don't answer.

[@marymadigan9707]

Thank you Arron much appreciated 😎

[@dylanthompson9683]

Thanks for being on top of this Aaron. Very crucial information here.

[@Peteslife]

This went over my head. How does it get on our iPhones to begin with

[@mikldude9376]

Dunno , I was thinking it came through as a message ?

[@timw8653]

Thanks

[@zollotech]

Thank you!

[@Aaron_duckroast]

This happened to me last week. Said my gmail and other passwords are in risk. I went in to check and I thought it must be genuine and I should change the passwords. I was a bit low and lazy at that time that I thought I’d do this later and forgot about it. Thank god it all worked out well

[@mannykeller]

A large amount of those reset password notifications happened to me late last night, took scrolling though many to click on don’t allow. This was the most intrusive I’ve ever seen!

[@westfield90]

Thank you. I’ve alerted everyone I know who uses an iPhone

[@ExpeditionNomadicAdventures]

I’ve received several text messages from an unknown number I simply reported them as spam, blocking and deleting the number.

[@davidplatt284]

Thank you Aaron, I haven’t experienced a serious scam on my iPhone 15 pro so far. My phone ☎️ is secure and clean. But thanks for making us aware of it anyway!

[@shaikeshaq]

@aron can we charge iphone or apple products when running with inverter battery ? does it harm any battery in apple products?

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

Aaron you can only enable stolen device protection if you have face ID set up.

[@exley51]

Haven’t heard of this in Europe. Scammers might be targeting mostly US users

[@Honeypot-x9s]

Interesting if true. Does the EU use a different method or something? It maybe politically driven in nature than given our upcoming election this nov if we are really getting targeted specifically.

[@pesymistyczna]

I'm in Poland and I only got a couple of these prompts on monday 25th, thought it's a bug and just restarted all my devices and never got a call.

[@angelcmr2048]

Unfortunately most US residents are easy to trick that’s why scammers target them more.

[@khaledmohawech3909]

I germany here, happened to me 4 hours ago

[@Honeypot-x9s]

@@angelcmr2048 the EU is full of scams though lol. If there is money to be made, there will be scammers to take it, doesn’t matter what consumer protection you got. Talking to a few of my friends who live over in different bits of Europe. they seem to corroborate what the other comments are saying it’s definitely not a US only thing, but it appears that we are definitely getting hit a lot harder over here by this for some reason.

[@FlyingRedTailHawk]

Nice video. Thanks for the warning. If a person continues to dismiss the alerts, will it continue until you respond to it?

[@johnclark6704]

Ok I know I’m seeing this later but I just got this pop up a few minutes ago. Luckily I knew the scam was out there so I didn’t fall for it. I can’t just change numbers because of work so what way helps get rid of this?

[@rharris969]

I’ve seen it. I just deleted everytime.

[@nostalgiaman6816]

Do you click show less or X?

[@rharris969]

@@nostalgiaman6816 I hit the delete in my email.

[@epicchris1985]

Surprised this has not hit main news by now. As always thank you for sharing important information in a professional video :) I'll be sure to share the video online.

[@truthforall1303]

I had a pop up saying my password had been compromised and asked me to put in my phone password 6 numbers but I ignored it and not heard anything since and this was a couple of days ago. Mandy 🇬🇧

[@zollotech]

go to your settings and then passwords and security suggestions. If it is there it is real, otherwise ignore it.

[@truthforall1303]

@@zollotech thanks ever so much I went to settings and password and I was shocked to see that I had 69 compromised sites so I changed my passwords on them all and deleted some of them I don’t use Your advice was very helpful and I am very grateful Mandy 🇬🇧

[@chrisking6448]

Excellent info - I enabled recovery key, thank you Aaron!

[@arnimkrause5696]

Same thing happened with my apple iphone. The way I solved the problem was turned the phone off took my sim out of it and put the phone in a drawer and bought a samsung phone put my sim in it and no more problems.

[@kickupastorm2024]

Thank you for the important information

[@zollotech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TTS292]

@@zollotech even though I'm three months late, on this, this is extremely important information, because you never know what could be out there. I haven't experienced anything like this and Apple did fix the issue on their end. But still, extremely important information.

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

How do we find the companies where the data leak has happened and we sue them someone needs to be held responsible. I need compensation for my time.

[@lorinfink6127]

Informative video. However, you mention that scammers might call the iPhone user. You neglected to advise us to go to settings and turn on 'Silence Unknown Callers' or even screen scam calls and not answer. Then block the number. Apple will never call any iPhone user unless a call is scheduled with tech support.

[@zollotech]

That won't work as the number comes from Apple since they spoof it. However, Apple has fixed the issue

[@ainbakayelanie1950]

My iPhone 15 plus having problem while charging it make screen uneasy to touch or hold on screen while you wanna view the notification without opening it #help or explain why

[@johnstone2255]

My iPad flashed up a whole load of warnings about my passwords being part of a data breach and that I should change them all. Is that a scam? I have not done anything about it as yet.

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

I have both enabled, and it still happening to me. I can’t recovery key and the stolen phone feature where it waits an hour.

[@ze3king]

2 days ago I got a prompt that my passwords got compromised so I changed it and idk if it was a scam or genuine

[@JacobTheRobloxPro267]

Why would it say allow instead of reset password?..

[@abkeener81]

I took a screenshot of my recovery key and put it on my Google Drive right now. I plan to download it later. Thanks for your videos. Especially the one about going into screen time (or whatever) and disabling those two features. I’m Andrew. As an aside … I currently have iOS 17.4.1.

[@Plastidon]

@zollotech , I’m on latest iOS , there is no Face ID and passcode option . So what now ?😅

[@timw8653]

Thanks for letting us know Aaron. BTW your wallpapers are great

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing: great information. Blessings on your day.

[@JRDZ001]

Apple should have a waiting time period before they send another authentication notification to the user... lets say one notification every 10 min, this way is more manageable to solve the problem by changing personal information

[@shaggydawg5419]

yup, annoy the heck out of scammers by slowing down their attacks.

[@lawrenceatkinson]

Got something like that through the mail saying have been hacked... I just made use of the block 🚫 option.

[@hammer-r]

I didn’t get those exact warnings. My warnings stated something like my passwords were found on the net in hacked areas for various sites like Google and some bank apps I don’t use . I just ignored them. Found it odd that I’d get a bunch of them. Anyone else get a similar message and not the ones shown in this video? Hopefully Apple will address it and solve it.

[@usasupra23]

I had this issue and when the scammers called I told them I’m an Android user and I no longer use my iCloud account for over 3yrs and they stop

[@greggchaffin1596]

Many people might think “who the hell would fall for this?” Trust me, you’d be surprised.

[@GarryBurgess]

I had encountered something like this on my Mac some time ago, and I can't remember how I fixed it, but I googled the problem and someone had the answer. I knew that it was a scammer.

[@FranBushardt]

On my I phone, if they are not in my Contacts, my phone will not accept the call. My phone is set for SILENCE UNKNOWN CALLERS! (SYSTEMS) (PHONE) (SILENCE UNKNOWN CALLERS)

[@roblanes7231]

Hi Arron who are they going after and should I be worried.

[@daniel11111]

@@allenstevenson5986well they know it’s not worth it going after broke android users.

[@dave5197]

Hi there, very useful. How do I download the wallpaper please? I couldn’t find the link?

[@barryhumphries4514]

Thanks Aaron, that was very helpful and well explained! A pity that Apple couldn’t manage to do the same so far… 😊

[@nileshjdarji]

I got different type of prompt which was odd. I got a prompt that was a similar alert saying that you device is being used for FaceTime and iMessage.

[@Sammitofasti]

Nice bro!!! Thanks for update… greetings from Colombia 🇨🇴

[@McpCosmO]

does this come from the new update that opens the phone to 3rd party stuff? .. if so iam glad still being on 17.3.1

[@MMMPM0]

Thanks for your full explanation 🙏 Nice video like always👍

[@MasTodon-s8o]

Thank you for this critical information.

[@TechlikeL]

Thanks for sharing, Aaron 😊

[@kickupastorm2024]

I being using my phone with out no case for more then 1 months now

[@markferrell2470]

Thank You Arron, I’ll be on the look out for

[@rosestines66]

Thank you so very much for your content I really appreciate it Aaron ❤😊

[@SarahWRah]

What happens while the phishing prompts are attacking your iPhone and you do a HARD SHUT DOWN.and then reboot the iPhome?

[@jackburton5]

Thank you Aron 🙏🏽

[@ianpogi-cp5wh]

but there’s a bug on ios 17.4.1 second build 1. Sometimes my phone get stuck or non-response 2. The clock widget on lockscreen get cover or tampered 3. Battery getting drain so fast So I’m going back to first build iOS 17.4.1

[@mattwood6613]

Hi Aaron I absolutely love your weekly updates . Yes I’ve had many password warnings to reset them , banks , Facebook and more . I don’t changes because my passwords for banking is massive sure 👍 so I’ve so glad to you Aaron for help . Keep up the great work 👍

[@dustyoldduster6407]

It might be a good idea to try explaining how something like this could happen.

[@zollotech]

I did in the video, but Apple patched it already thankfully.

[@byrd203]

Anther way you cam midgate it is by enabling the Spam spoofing on your iPhone as well as using a business class email service that blocks data leaks of email addresses such as office 365 with the delete me service off dark web as well

[@lorenzohudlun1976]

Got The Notification. Thank You Aaron!😎👊🏾

[@erickbetancourt896]

Thanks for the heads up, Aron.

[@davecharlesspencer]

Thanks Aaron in a past video you talked us through setting up screen time password to protect our accounts - should we now start using the new Stolen Device protection

[@JonesJones-np2kq]

This happened to me! I reached out to Apple support and they played dumb

[@jonathankelly1105]

I had this happen today.but did nothing.But I did hard reset my phone to get rid of it and that was it gone

[@iamguatato663]

Exactly what i do notice and it’s so sad it’s happening hopefully it will be fixed soon as possible.

[@NuiiCashy]

I am really not sure if anybody of my family clicked „allow“. How can I check if they got into my Account and rid of them?

[@eyesonly5494]

Limit the password change requests to 1 per day, they way you will need to call iPhone to get access to account, also register the up address request came from. Apple then could compare to your actual up address and bar white or black list specific up adress form using the password reset page.

[@NikitaHilko]

Hi Aaron, thanks for this information. Do physical security keys help to protect from this type of attacks?

[@MarcosRobertoDosSantosJF]

Yes, because when you set your security keys, no more Apple code is used as 2FA. I use yubikeys in my Apple ID. But you need at least 2 of them.

[@NikitaHilko]

@@MarcosRobertoDosSantosJF Thank you!

[@adriancor1915]

thank a lot for your information

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

I will protect myself from incoming attacks because of this video. Thanks Aaron!

[@iLuseMy1v1s]

I keep hearing how ios is more secure than android. Can someone give specific reasons why that is?

[@Yaacovcarny]

I think Apple needs to release the new iOS 18 right away because then we’re gonna have some issues with the 17 all the time

[@ligmagiga]

I would just turn off my internet.

[@ItsShaggy3]

Pfp checks out.

[@Lifeishard10000]

I don't think that will work

[@mickeygarcia2331_]

Can’t believe Apple is slacking off on this. Thanks Tim Cook!

[@yrmuq]

@@Lifeishard10000 you can't get reset password push without internet)

[@dyllangames3592]

Would you also turn off your data and go off the grid till god knows when?

[@TheQuietGuyAtTheBack]

Anyone know if this is global or just a US thing? At the moment at least.

[@zollotech]

It’s global

[@yrmuq]

@@zollotech not even one of my friend and all people, that I know don't have it even once. I think is US thing, in EU its more safe.

[@Yubrajkandel]

!! प्रतेक बिहानिले यो बताउछ कि तपाईंको जिबनको लक्ष अझै पुरा भएको छैन !!शुभ प्रभात मेरा सम्पुर्ण आत्मीयमा !!

[@eddiec4536]

This really something Apple needs to fix.

[@davemanning6424]

This is a super serious issue , the scammers only have to succeed one time to clean you out !

[@fred033069]

is an older version of iOS 15.7 at risk as well ?

[@zollotech]

The issue has been resolved, but all iPhones were at risk cause it was fixed on Apple side

[@shaggydawg5419]

​@@zollotechresolved how? iOS update or server/back end fix? Which version has the fix?

[@appl_ai_cupertino]

What if there will be an iOS 17.4.1 rapid security response a

[@Jephthahs_Daughter]

This just started happening to me 2 says ago. Its not fixed by apple

[@hnguyen5777]

Is this a world wide issue yet or so new, it’s not known?

[@rioborzeli147]

Holy , blocked calves, texting, emails , calls with local caller ID numbers , just sick of tech

[@EssGeeSee]

Thanks for this.

[@LetsGoChaseThatTrain]

Are MacBooks also vulnerable?

[@zollotech]

Technically yes, but Apple fixed it already on the server side.

[@omusaawo]

Thank you Aaron. Please add a number for a beekeeper in the video description too.

[@RuiwenHsu0077]

oh boy! That's a big issue!

[@TheRealFrostysaur]

I’m surprised there isn’t a couple minute delay between requests

[@pattycookie2011]

It would help if you shared the screen for us to see the messages, instead of holding and shaking the phone in your hands ....🙄

[@rosestines66]

I hope that this don’t happen to me n I feel bad that it’s happening to anyone 😢❤

[@Paniekzaaiertje]

Thanks bro!

[@brianbrino4310]

No I’ve had no issues so far whosoever tries me to give information over the phone I don’t give it I am using an app to identify fraudulent phone callers not in my contact list, and I send to spam any unknown email that I have not allowed in my email! Any further suggestions from you Aaron will be greatly appreciated! Thank you for your security video! Excellent!

[@peterstouch8403]

In Zambia iphones are changing to No Service or No Sim Card, i dont know if its a bug or Apple is restricting iPhones in some countries… is there anyone or country with this same issue?

[@iamthekevon]

Are you selling maybe 1 or 2 of those phones? You can’t be using all of them..

[@sandrakoffron9049]

This has happened to me twice in the last week.

[@eiddi]

I acually got that reset password yesterday. but i ignored it

[@samirtayade02]

I'm considering buying an iPad Pro 11 inch. Should I wait for the new iPad? My budget is around $950. Will the prices of the new iPad increase or remain the same?

[@denisepaige2314]

Thank you for this information!

[@stevanharrison]

So what’s the point of constantly updating my phone with apple updates including the latest iOS 17.4.1

[@wyzemann]

To maintain overall stability & security. That does not include interim threats from scum working around the clock to dupe careless iOS users. Thankfully, Apple doles out timely & effective iOS updates. As long as we update when Apple prompts us, we should be safer than most.

[@Cjmboo]

And that update is trash battery is horrible

[@mikaellundqvist]

Use security keys to lockdown your iCloud account. That stolen device protection seems to be a great way to further protect ourselves. That said, I’ll not run out panicking, screaming of fear because there’s nothing to fish for using security keys and if YOU don’t give away any information.