One digital scam I personally encountered was a fake “Apple ID Password Reset” email that looked almost identical to an official message from Apple. The email claimed that my account had been locked “due to suspicious activity” and instructed me to click a link to restore access. The purpose of this scam was clear: steal my Apple ID login information. If I had entered my credentials, the scammers could have accessed my personal data, payment methods, and even used my information for identity theft or unauthorized purchases.
The scam worked through a technique called phishing, where cybercriminals mimic a trusted company to trick users into giving away private information. The email used Apple’s logo, similar wording, and an urgent tone to pressure me. The link redirected to a website that looked exactly like Apple’s login page—even though the URL was slightly different. This small detail is one of the main ways the scam tried to deceive people.
Looking back, there were several ways I could have (and did) determine that the message was fake. First, I checked the sender’s actual email address and noticed it didn’t come from an official Apple domain. Second, hovering over the link revealed a suspicious URL unrelated to Apple. Finally, instead of clicking anything, I logged into my real Apple account through the official website—which showed no issues at all. For anyone experiencing a similar situation, the best approach is to slow down, verify the source, and never click links from unsolicited or urgent messages. When something online feels urgent or too alarming, that’s often the biggest sign that it’s a scam.
Bob
Really good insight i have recently found email like this
Bob
good insight as I also also get these types of email scammers
bgeorg
Yeah these email scammers are very common and can be hard to tell if there real or not
Candace
Its really interesting that these emails can look so similar to real corporations
bgeorg
Yeah its very scary but also look at the url because that will be a dead give away
Aaron
I’ve also been scammed by apple I thought it was weird when they asked for a gift Card.
bgeorg
Yes NEVER believe an email when they ask for gift card