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Identity Theft Prevention
You open your inbox and are startled to see what looks like an official email from Apple that says your iCloud storage is full. It says that if you do not upgrade your storage plan within the next two days, your photographs and files will be permanently deleted. Luckily, the cost to upgrade is very low, but you’ll need to act quickly to save your data.
But this email is actually a phishing scam! Cybercriminals send these fake iCloud storage warnings to rush you into making a quick decision before you have time to think. If you select the link, you’ll be taken to a fake webpage and asked to enter your card information to “upgrade your storage.” But if you do, cybercriminals will steal your financial information!
Follow these tips to avoid falling victim to this phishing scam:
- Never select links in unexpected emails about your account or storage. Always go directly to your device's settings to check your storage plan.
- If an email claims you need to act immediately to protect your account, treat it as a red flag. Cybercriminals often use a sense of urgency to trick you into making quick decisions.
- If you receive a suspicious email, be sure to follow your organization’s policies for reporting it!
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