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Apple text scam claims you've been chosen for iPhone 12 trial - what to do if you get it

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The saying goes that if it’s too good to be true, it probably is - and that’s certainly the case with the latest text scam. Researchers from Sophos have warned of a new text scam that tricks users into thinking they’re eligible for an iPhone 12 trial.

The text appears to be from an Apple chatbot, and is meant to look like it was sent to the wrong number. Paul Ducklin, Principal Research Scientist at Sophos, explained: “The message is meant to look like it was sent to the wrong number, so the crooks are relying on you being intrigued enough to click through, whereupon they use some sneaky "reverse authentication" psychology to lure you in further. “The scam first shows you some cheery messages from a fake Apple chatbot to tell you why

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