A new iPhone phishing scam is so good it is fooling even the most tech savvy consumers, and an executive from the Better Business Bureau almost fell for it.
It starts with an unsolicited call that shows up on your caller ID as Apple. A prerecorded message says there is a serious threat to your phone or computer, or it may say servers containing Apple user IDs were compromised and your information is at risk.
The call will ask you to "press 1" to be connected to customer service or give you a number to call back. If you speak to customer service, they usually say your phone or computer is at extreme risk and you need to take action right away. The person will ask you to give them access to your personal information or to make a payment so they can fix the problem.
There are some simple things you should remember to protect yourself from these types of scams: