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news. trendmicro. com > 04/23/2026 > apple-text-scam

That Apple text you just got? Scammers are impersonating Apple and their messages look very convincing

3+ hour, 29+ min ago  (460+ words) Trend Micro That Apple text you just got? Scammers are impersonating Apple and their messages look very convincing This article discusses a scam that impersonates Apple, including its Apple ID, Apple Pay, and i Cloud services. Apple is not involved…...

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news. trendmicro. com > 04/15/2026 > rewards-points-text-scam

That Text About Your Expiring Rewards Points? It's a Scam

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (114+ words) This scam follows a carefully designed four-stage process that walks the victim deeper into the trap at each step. This scam is effective because it layers multiple psychological triggers on top of each other. This pattern of impersonating trusted brands…...

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news. trendmicro. com > 03/13/2026 > overshare-ai-personalized-scam

Is It Safe to Share Personal Info with an AI Chatbot?

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (217+ words) Below are the most common instances when people may be sharing more than they should with an AI chatbot: These examples may seem harmless when you're just trying to get help. But once that information is in a prompt or…...

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news. trendmicro. com > en-au > 06/25/2025 > may-sms-scams-target-paypal-netflix

May SMS Scams Target Paypal, Netflix and Others

9+ mon, 4+ week ago  (134+ words) In May we saw a return to cybercriminals using their regular tactics in trying to scam consumers, with scammers impersonating well known brands such as Pay Pal, Netflix, Mater Lotteries, Toyota and Google. How can you tell if a message…...