Executive Summary

A new mobile‑focused scam mimics an Apple Pay notification, using a fake alert and browser tricks to trick users into calling a fraudulent support line. The attacker displays a counterfeit Apple Pay charge, then redirects the victim to a malicious website that prompts them to dial a phone number. Once on the line, scammers claim to resolve the issue, but instead attempt to harvest personal data or install malware.

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Intelligence Metadata - Source Publisher: Malwarebytes Labs - Published Date: 2026-08-27T12:17:21+00:00 - Category: campaigns

Original Description: Built for mobile users, this tech support scam uses a fake Apple Pay alert and browser tricks to pressure victims into calling a scam number.

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