Scammers have found a way to bypass Apple’s safety measures on iPhones, sending users links that are re-enabled if they reply to suspicious texts. To avoid falling victim, follow these steps:
Apple has built several scam-protection tools into iOS, including disabling links in SMS messages from unknown numbers. However, scammers have exploited this by instructing victims to reply to their message and click the re-enabled links.
To stay safe, ignore unexpected messages with links from unknown sources. Don’t reply to them, as this will enable potentially dangerous links. Instead:
1. Report the message as spam.
2. Contact the company directly using its official channels.
3. If in doubt, report it and don’t interact with it.
Simply replying to a suspicious text signals to scammers that your number is active and willing to engage with phishing messages, making you an inviting target. It’s better to be cautious than take unnecessary risks. Remember, trust is not established by replying to a message – verify the authenticity of the sender before engaging.
Source: https://www.techradar.com/phones/scammers-have-a-new-phishing-trick-for-your-iphone-heres-how-to-avoid-falling-victim