Recognize and avoid social engineering schemes including phishing messages, phony support calls, and other scams
Apple shares tips to avoid scams and learn what to do if you receive suspicious emails, phone calls, or other messages.
Social engineering is a type of targeted attack that relies on impersonation, deception, and manipulation to gain access to your personal data. In this attack, scammers will pretend to be representatives of a trusted company or entity over the phone or through other communication methods. They will often use sophisticated tactics to persuade you to hand over personal details such as sign-in credentials, security codes, and financial information.